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Object Number 12-61-70/10861.1.4093
Display Title Two men retting maguey in brackish water
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Maguey / 34 1/2-m 8 "Retting" maguey in brackish water / Maguey / Gift of / W. C. Forbes, 1912"
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1912
Culture
  • Philippine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor William Cameron Forbes

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