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Loaves of Bread
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Loaves of Bread

PortfolioFrom the portfolio, 'Days at Sea'
Date1974 negative, printed 1982
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsSheet: 355 × 277 mm. (14 × 10 7/8 in.)
Image: 315 × 207 mm. (12 3/8 × 8 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Edward Besner, Potomac, Maryland
Object number1983.260.2
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Last Updated1/11/24
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