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People of Minordu in front of large thatched structure
People of Minordu in front of large thatched structure
Object Number 2004.29.23551
Display Title People of Minordu in front of large thatched structure
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Solomon Islands / Ysabel"; printed on photograph: "People of Mindordu, Perihandi Bay - Ysabel - / 693 - Beattie - Hobart."
Department Photographic
Date 1906
Artist John Watt Beattie
Culture
  • Solomon Island
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Ysabel Island
Additional Geographic Terms Minordu, Perihandi Bay
Materials Collodion Printing-out Paper adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 20.32 cm (6 × 8 in.)

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