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Image Not Available for A Slovakian farmer wears his belt proudly.
A Slovakian farmer wears his belt proudly.
Image Not Available for A Slovakian farmer wears his belt proudly.

A Slovakian farmer wears his belt proudly.

Creator Lena Schouv (French)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 18.3 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/497
    LocationNot currently on display

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