Portrait of young Samoan Woman
Artist
JOHN DAVIS
Datec. 1890
Location depictedSamoa
MediumAlbumen print
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of The Vermont Historical Society, from the Carrie Ormsbee Collection
Object number1990.17.1 LA
DescriptionPortrait, head and shoulders of barebreasted young woman, garland, band around head with hibiscous in center and behind ear. Probably the daughter of King Malietoa.Image also appears at Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum fur Volkenkunde, Koln labelled Frau von Samoa, acquired after 1900.
Also printed on 1900.17.5 LA New Years card
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