Portrait of young Samoan Woman
Artist:
JOHN DAVIS
Date: c. 1890
Location depicted:Samoa
Medium: Albumen print
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Gift of The Vermont Historical Society, from the Carrie Ormsbee Collection
Object number: 1990.17.1 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
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
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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