Archive record · Historical photographs & visual records
Chief William Obobo Brown with his principal wives and daughter, Bonny, N.C.P.
[18--]
Africa; Nigeria
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.
Original caption reads: "Chief Wm Brown, principle [sic] wives and daughter; Bonny N.C.P. They're draped in traditional clothing, commemorating the importance of the occasion. Chief William Brown dons a stovepipe while the other lad (who might be his son - not confirmed) dons a boater/straw hat.
- Collection
- W. H. Himbury photographs
- Catalog date
- [18--]
- Recorded places
- Africa; Nigeria
- Format and extent
- 1 Photographic print (albumen., b&w, 13.5 x 20 cm.)
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog reference: EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240052
Collection: W. H. Himbury photographs