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Men Under the Brooklyn Bridge

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Two men on a derelict car under the Brooklyn Bridge. They appear to be salvaging parts. Other wrecked vehicles crowd the area.

Date Created:
1968
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Quinney, Richard
Date Created
1968

Physical Description

Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
1003000054

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013DRP
Legacy ID
WHi 74582

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