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The Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith

BEITLER, Lawrence

The Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith
Image: © Lawrence Beitler/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 55018

Creation/Production

BEITLER, Lawrence
Date: 1930

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017
Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Techniques

Gelatin silver print on paper

Material

Ink
Paper

Location

In store - verified by BM
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