![C.017472; Samoans, Pango - Pango [Pago Pago]; July 1884; Samoan; Burton Brothers](https://media.tepapa.govt.nz/collection/38248/preview)
item details
NameSamoans, Pango - Pango (sic)
ProductionBurton Brothers; photography studio; July 1884; Dunedin
Alfred Burton; photographer; July 1884; Pago Pago
Alfred Burton; photographer; July 1884; Pago Pago
Classificationblack-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives, portraits
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Registration NumberC.017472
Credit linePurchased 1943
Overview
Two men stand in centre, one on left has a necklace and holds an oar upright, one on right has a head scarf and an implement on his right shoulder. A Fale is partially visible to left, palms behind and breadfruit tree leaves right foreground.