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Singhalese women
Object Number 36-90-60/16293.1.7
Display Title Singhalese women
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Singhalese / Ceylon / 36-90 / Low Caste SInghalese / Gift of Mrs. G. A. Goodale"; written on board in pencil (verso): "Acc 36-90 / Transferred to / H Board Series / 12-9-97 DKK / Low Caste Singhalese Women / owner: Peabody Museu, Harvard Univ."
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1880
Culture
  • Sri Lankan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 26.6701 × 21.59 cm (10 1/2 × 8 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mrs. G. A. Goodale

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