Prints of individuals and groups of Asian peoples

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Contained In: Edmund Heller Papers, circa 1898-1918
Series: SIA RU007179
Series: Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history

By

Heller, Edmund, 1875-1939

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1916-1917

Notes

The 14 black-and-white photographs document Edmund Heller's field work during the American Museum of Natural History China Expedition, 1916-1917. There are descriptions on the reverse side of images. Prints are of individuals and groups of Asian peoples (Shan, Mosso [Naxi]), including candid images of adults and children, a Chinese bride, and child on a water buffalo. Locations include Yun Nan [Yunnan], Meng-ting [Mengdingjie ], and Li-chaing, China. Photographs are credited to American Museum of Natural History, New York. Duplicate prints must be obtained from that museum.

Subjects

American Museum of Natural History China Expeditio , Black-and-white photographs , China , Field notes , Mengdingjie , Naxi (Chinese people) Shan (Asian people) , Yunnan

BHL Collections

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Language

English