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Image Not Available for A worker carries a heavy piece of stone on his back.
A worker carries a heavy piece of stone on his back.
Image Not Available for A worker carries a heavy piece of stone on his back.

A worker carries a heavy piece of stone on his back.

Creator Ibn el-Gavri
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.4 x 18.1 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/1195
LocationNot currently on display

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