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Photograph HOBJ1849 Korean War, 1950-1953Refugees walks along a railway line carrying their possessions in bundles, some on their heads and some on their backs. Some are also leading oxen which have heavy loads strapped to their backs. Not
016803 Accession Number: 016803
Description
New Guinea. A local native woman with baby carrying a load in string bags slung around her head. Native women carry loads weighing up to 2 1/2 cwt on their heads.
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Accession Number
016803
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
4 April 1944
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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