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Object Number 2004.24.17069
Display Title Yak
Descriptions
Object Description The yak. Tibet: northeastern. Negative of print in PM Photo files. Acc. no. 35-10
Subject
  • Pack Animal
  • Yak
  • Saddle
Department Photographic
Date 1943
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms northeast
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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