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Image Not Available for The hand of an artist forms a figure which will be included in an exhibit demonstrating uses of electric heat
The hand of an artist forms a figure which will be included in an exhibit demonstrating uses of electric heat
Image Not Available for The hand of an artist forms a figure which will be included in an exhibit demonstrating uses of electric heat

The hand of an artist forms a figure which will be included in an exhibit demonstrating uses of electric heat

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12.2 x 16.7 cm (4 13/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/6675
LocationNot currently on display

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