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People and thatched buildings on stilts
People and thatched buildings on stilts
Object Number 2004.29.22778
Display Title People and thatched buildings on stilts
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (British) / Kapakapa" Printed on photograph: "J. W. Lindt. / 1067 / Melbourne / New Guinea / Beach Scene / Kapakapa"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Artist John William Lindt
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Gabagaba
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.335 × 19.05 cm (5 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.)

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