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Image Not Available for The paraffin lamp falls into oblivion, for electric light is invented.
The paraffin lamp falls into oblivion, for electric light is invented.
Image Not Available for The paraffin lamp falls into oblivion, for electric light is invented.

The paraffin lamp falls into oblivion, for electric light is invented.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 21.7 x 16.6 cm (8 9/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/7831
LocationNot currently on display

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