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Object Number
2001.29.508
Display Title
Expedition, Personnel: Laurence Marshall standing on the top of an expedition truck holding a Polaroid camera
Descriptions
Object Description
Laurence Marshall holds his Polaroid Land camera while standing atop one of the trucks, c. 1951–53. In front of him is a reel-to-reel sound recorder. Photograph probably by Lorna Marshall.
Department
Photographic
Date
1951-1953
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Namibia
/
Otjozondjupa
/
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Materials
Slide, 35mm
Dimensions
Overall: 3.5 × 2.5 cm (1 3/8 × 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of Laurence K. Marshall and Lorna J. Marshall
Provenance
Donor
Lorna Marshall
Donor
John Marshall
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