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Group of people outside with weapons, including a few Western men
Group of people outside with weapons, including a few Western men
Object Number 2004.29.22274
Display Title Group of people outside with weapons, including a few Western men
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Melanesia / New Caledonia?. On photograph: Kanaka Police, 1475 / [imprint of Kerry Photo, Sydney]. Written on reverse of board: New Caledonia?
Department Photographic
Date 1890-1917
Artist Kerry Photo of Sydney
Culture
  • New Caledonian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / New Caledonia
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 20.32 cm (6 × 8 in.)
Quantity 1

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