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Altar Boy

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Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Raymond Bowar dressed in his altar boy robe and holding an incense burner.

Creator:
Witt, Matthew

Publication Information

Creator
Witt, Matthew

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2856

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0135YE
Legacy ID
WHi 49364

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