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Couple on either side of a huge candelabra cactus
Couple on either side of a huge candelabra cactus
Object Number 46-8-20/76389.1.1
Display Title Couple on either side of a huge candelabra cactus
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Near Acapulco (Mexico) (Guerrero) / Candelabra Cactus / Taken by: Mr. George Oenslager
Subject
  • Cactus
  • People
Department Photographic
Artist Mr. George Oenslager
Culture
  • Mexican
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Additional Geographic Terms near Acapulco
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 8.5725 cm (4 1/2 × 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mr. George Oenslager

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