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Observation, Battery Park

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A boy looking through a pay binocular stand in Battery Park. Graffiti makes the device seem to smile and young trees grow in the background.

Date Created:
1968
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Quinney, Richard
Date Created
1968

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2002-085

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013DYX
Legacy ID
WHi 74144

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