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Buroo and Thocku, Ouëa Island natives, 1875

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309D/2

Scope and Contents

119 x 174 mm. An elaborate studio portrait of two natives standing among a simulated outdoor setting of rocks, palm fronds and other vegetation. Ouëa is presumably Ouvea, one of the Loyalty Islands, north-east of New Caledonia.

Dates

  • 1875

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, overall yellowing and a few dirt marks.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Dufty Brothers

Finding aid date

2006-10-24 16:54:46+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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