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Close-up of cops rushing to river rescue, New Orleans

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 55231

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017

Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Measurements

(): h(cm) image size:19.5

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(): w(cm) image size:24.2

(): w(cm)

(): h(cm) paper:20.8

(): w(cm) paper:25.4

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gelatin silver print

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