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Family group

Object | Part of Photography collection

item details

NameFamily group
ProductionGeorge Crummer; 1914; Cook Islands
Classificationblack-and-white negatives, group portraits, gelatin dry plate negatives
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Registration NumberC.003113

Overview

Family of the Teariki (chief) of Auau village on Mangaia Island. Pictured with the chief are his wife and his daughter. The daughter is wearing an elaborate ear pendant and has her bicycle by her side.