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Beach scene with canoes, people, and buildings
Beach scene with canoes, people, and buildings
Object Number 2004.29.22589
Display Title Beach scene with canoes, people, and buildings
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (British)" Verso: "British- / New Guinea / Gift of A. Agassiz. / May 18, 1899."
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1899
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / British New Guinea
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 9.8425 × 13.97 cm (3 7/8 × 5 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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