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Gas flaring
Object Number 2004.15.19.841
Display Title Gas flaring
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1974
Artist Ian Graham
Culture
  • Central American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
Materials Kodachrome Slide, color
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 × 2.5 cm (1 3/8 × 1 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ian Graham
Provenance
Donor Ian Graham (6/18/04)

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