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John Cato, Shriner
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Seated portrait of John Cato, wearing a Shriner fez and medal, in Sid's front room. He is sitting in front of a Buddha head in high relief. There is a Japanese lantern ceramic sculpture in the background.
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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John Cato, Shriner
Portrait of John Cato, a Shriner, in Sid Boyum's front room, wearing a Zembo Temple fez and black formal suit. He is in front of a Buddha relief on the wall, and a small Japanese lantern.
John Cato, Shriner
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John Cato, Shriner
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