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Image Not Available for A window-cleaner glances at the street below before he steps out to do his work.
A window-cleaner glances at the street below before he steps out to do his work.
Image Not Available for A window-cleaner glances at the street below before he steps out to do his work.

A window-cleaner glances at the street below before he steps out to do his work.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 18.2 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/7380
LocationNot currently on display

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