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Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of seven pearl shells, with a tape measure placed underneath for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of seven pearl shells, with a tape measure placed underneath for scale purposes, on Pearl Island

Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of seven pearl shells, with a tape measure placed underneath for scale purposes, on Pearl Island

Date1960
Object numberANMS1276[063]
NameNegative
MediumCellulose (nitrate or acetate) negative, black and white
DimensionsOverall: 62 x 124 mm
Copyright© Estate of Denis George
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson
Seven pearl shells, with a tape measure placed underneath for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Seven pearl shells, with a tape measure placed underneath for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
1960
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of different shaped metal tools, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of different shaped metal tools, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
1960
Different shaped metal tools for seeding pearls, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Different shaped metal tools for seeding pearls, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
1960
Different shaped metal tools for seeding pearls, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Different shaped metal tools for seeding pearls, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
1960
Different shaped metal pliers, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Different shaped metal pliers, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
1966-1982
Different shaped metal tools, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
Different shaped metal tools, with a tape measure for scale purposes, on Pearl Island
1966-1982
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of two pearl shells with flesh and pearls still attached, and the second of four pearl shells, two of which have blister pearls, on Pearl Island
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of two pearl shells with flesh and pearls still attached, and the second of four pearl shells, two of which have blister pearls, on Pearl Island
1962-1982
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of several people handling pearl shells on a pearl raft on Packe Island
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, of several people handling pearl shells on a pearl raft on Packe Island
1963
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, both of a shade cover next to a house, with pearl cages and other equipment underneath, on Packe Island
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, both of a shade cover next to a house, with pearl cages and other equipment underneath, on Packe Island
1962-1964
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of two pearl shells with blister pearls, and the second of one half pearl (or mabe pearl) on a display cushion, on Pearl Island
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of two pearl shells with blister pearls, and the second of one half pearl (or mabe pearl) on a display cushion, on Pearl Island
1966-1982
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of a wire pearl cage filled with pearl shells, and the second of Yurie (or Yulie) George sitting next to the pearl cage opening a pearl shell
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of a wire pearl cage filled with pearl shells, and the second of Yurie (or Yulie) George sitting next to the pearl cage opening a pearl shell
1961
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of Yurie (or Yulie) George seeding a pearl shell, which is being held in a clamp, and the second of a pearl cage holding several pearl shells
Two black-and-white negatives, joined together, the first of Yurie (or Yulie) George seeding a pearl shell, which is being held in a clamp, and the second of a pearl cage holding several pearl shells
1961