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Chief and two wives
Object Number 2004.29.23630
Display Title Chief and two wives
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Carolines / Truk Island / Chief and two wives. / [verso] Truk Isl / Carolinas / Chief & 2 wives."
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1920
Culture
  • Truk
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Truk Island
Materials Gelatin Printing-out paper adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 15.5575 cm (4 1/2 × 6 1/8 in.)

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