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Wishing Tree
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Wishing Tree

PortfolioFrom the portfolio, 'Harlem Documents'
Date1937, printed 1980
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsSheet: 277 x 355 mm. (27.7 x 35.5 cm.)

Credit LineGift of Marc and Elaine Lowen, Baltimore
Object number1986.189.4
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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