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Dead Body

Image

Bloated corpse of a man lying on rocky ground in Jordan.

Date Created:
1958
Creator:
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965

Publication Information

Creator
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965
Date Created
1958

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
35mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 3301H.9851-2, frame 19
Container
Box 1
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012D44
Legacy ID
WHi 115175

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