National Anthropological Archives

Photograph of possibly Indigenous South American man, circa 1850-1860

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.73-15
Dates:
circa 1850-1860
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
1 Copy print
Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
Copy print of a daguerreotype of a possibly South American Indigenous man wearing feathered headdress and fringed and decorated garments.

Administration

Author
Sarah ganderup
Custodial History note
The print was sent to the Department of Anthropology in 1973 with letter requesting information on the image content and origin. Copies of correspondence are with the photograph.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation note
Photo lot 73-15, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Call Number(s)

Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 73-15


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