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Line of men dancing
Object Number 2004.24.4733
Display Title Line of men dancing
Descriptions
Subject
  • Man
  • Dance
Department Photographic
Date 1910
Artist Rev. John W. Ogilvie
Culture
  • Waiwai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Guyana
Materials Negative, glass plate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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