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Two shells from MCZ
Object Number 2004.24.19364
Display Title Two shells from MCZ
Descriptions
Subject
  • Artifact
  • Shell
Department Photographic
Date 1945
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Sonora / <County> / Kino B.
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 12.07 cm (3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)

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