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Nest of horn bill
Object Number 12-61-70/10861.1.4667
Display Title Nest of horn bill
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Birds / 33-b 19 Nest of a horn bill / Gift of / W. C. Forbes, 1912"
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1912
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor William Cameron Forbes

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