084594 Accession Number: 084594

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BUKAWA, HUON GULF, NEW GUINEA. 1944-12-14. THE VILLAGE SCENE AS 43 LANDING CRAFT COMPANY MEMBERS TALK AND TRADE WITH NATIVES FOR SOUVENIRS. SEVERAL JAPANESE WATER BOTTLES AND COOKING UTENSILS WERE FOUND DURING THE HOUSE TO HOUSE CANVAS.

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Accession Number
084594
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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