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Skin covered Eskimo shelter
Skin covered Eskimo shelter
Object Number 2004.24.20948
Display Title Skin covered Eskimo shelter
Descriptions
Object Description Acc. No.: 52-6
Subject
  • Covered
  • Material
  • Shelter
  • Structure
  • Skin
  • Temporary
  • Dwelling
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Russia / Siberia / <County> / <City> / Indian Point
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 14.61 x 9.53 cm (5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)

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