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NameSamoan Village, near Apia
ProductionBurton Brothers; photography studio; 19 July 1884; New Zealand
Alfred Burton; photographer; 19 July 1884; Apia
Alfred Burton; photographer; 19 July 1884; Apia
Classificationblack-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Registration NumberC.017615
Credit linePurchased 1943
Overview
Samoan woman standing in front of a very large fale, large stones run around its perimeter. Woven roof with open sides, mat blinds are rolled up.