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Object Number 39-22-70/10859.1.34
Display Title Government representative, with his wife and children in front of house
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Melanesia / Manam - Mandate Territory, New Guinea / 39-22 / Government representative"
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1939
Artist Mr. William A. Robinson
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Manam- Mandate Territory
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 × 13.6525 cm (3 1/2 × 5 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mr. William A. Robinson

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