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NameTongan Girls, Nukualofa [Nuku'alofa]
ProductionBurton Brothers; photography studio; 29 July 1884; New Zealand
Alfred Burton; photographer; 29 July 1884; Tongatapu
Alfred Burton; photographer; 29 July 1884; Tongatapu
Classificationblack-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives, group portraits
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Registration NumberC.017631
Credit linePurchased 1943
Overview
Group of young Tongan woman in front of a Fale. Three lie side on on the ground in front of two kneeling and five behind standing. A clearing to the right with a tall 'flame' tree.