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Towel Weaving

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Two men weaving towels at looms.

Date Created:
1938

Publication Information

Date Created
1938

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01399C
Legacy ID
WHi 99499

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