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I am going to build an empire
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I am going to build an empire

PortfolioFrom the series "Rich and Poor"
Date1978, printed 1984
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsSheet: 355 x 278 mm. (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of George H. Dalsheimer, Baltimore
Object number1998.178
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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