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Object Number 2005.3.12.7
Display Title Mending roof with split palm fronds
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1932
Artist Frederick Johnson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / <City> / San Miguel
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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