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Stringing oyster shells
Object Number 2017.11.1.114
Display Title Stringing oyster shells
Descriptions
Object Description Written on slide: "Sato, Miyato-Jima / 7-51 / Stringing oyster shells / 138 Sato Miyato / Jima 08"
Department Photographic
Date July 1951
Artist Dr. George A. Butler
Culture
  • Japanese
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan / Miyagi
Additional Geographic Terms Sato; Miyako Jima
Materials Slide, color
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 × 2.5 cm (1 3/8 × 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Alan Butler
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alan Butler (7/21/2017)

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