Prints of various Asian peoples including Burmese, Bhutanese, Tibetans, Lipchas and Nepalese

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Abstract

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 basic descriptions on the reverse side of some images. Prints are of various Asian peoples including Burmese, Bhutanese, Tibetans, Lipchas and Nepalese. Subject matter includes Burmese tattooing, candid images of individuals, and mostly portraits of individuals in traditional dress.

Date Range

1916-1917

Start Date

1916

End Date

1917

Access Information

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Topic

Place

Asia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Black-and-white photographs

Accession #

SIA RU007179

Collection name

Edmund Heller Papers, circa 1898-1918

Physical Description

1 folder

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 8 Folder 77