Asmat wood carving photographic slides, 1991
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a library of 35mm slides covering a wide range of topics, along with some supporting materials. The collection includes field work photographs from expeditions, collection and specimen imagery, AMNH photo studio images of buildings, events, and exhibit photographs, and more. Some slides duplicate negative and print collections.
Dates
- Creation: 1991
Creator
- Finnin, Denis (photographer., Person)
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Full Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box )
Full Extent
53 Photographic Slides
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Slides of Asmat people performing a wood carving inside the Hall of Birds of the World at the American Museum of Natural History.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 good
General Note
Slide numbers 80-1 to 80-53.
General Note
Originally housed in PSC80, now relocated to PSC81.
Subject
- Photo Studio (Organization)
- American Museum of Natural History -- : Photographs -- : Exhibitions -- : 1991 (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
archives@amnh.org
