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Suspension bridge over Vanappa River
Object Number 2004.29.22372
Display Title Suspension bridge over Vanappa River
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (British) / Interior of New Guinea / Native Suspension Bridge, 195 Feet in Length, crossing the Vanappa River. / Photographed by A.P. Goodwin at the Special Request of H.E. Sir William McGregor, K.C.M.G. / the Leader of the Expedition."
Department Photographic
Date 1889
Artist A. P. Goodwin
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Vanappa River
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.065 × 19.685 cm (4 3/4 × 7 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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