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Drawing of Sarah Baartman
Object Number 2004.29.11075
Display Title Drawing of Sarah Baartman
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: "Hottentot / S. W. Africa / (verso) 10 venus Hottentote / femme (bochismane) (38 ans) / de face / d apris un dessir de Huet"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • Khoekhoe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 18.415 × 11.43 cm (7 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “Hottentot” in describing the photographed individuals and activities. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.

Important Note about Historical Language

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