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Expedition rain-saver constructed with canvas stretched across four posts, higher in the back, with a barrel at the lower end to catch the water, close-up
Expedition rain-saver constructed with canvas stretched across four posts, higher in the back, with a barrel at the lower end to catch the water, close-up
Object Number 2001.29.16762
Display Title Expedition rain-saver constructed with canvas stretched across four posts, higher in the back, with a barrel at the lower end to catch the water, close-up
Descriptions
Object Description Expedition VI b/w 120
Department Photographic
Date 1957-1958
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 × 6.35 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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