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Image Not Available for Gigantic rafts made of cowhide on the Yellow River in China.
Gigantic rafts made of cowhide on the Yellow River in China.
Image Not Available for Gigantic rafts made of cowhide on the Yellow River in China.

Gigantic rafts made of cowhide on the Yellow River in China.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12.1 x 16.5 cm (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/6769
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Strange rafts made of cowhide filled with wool and camel hair are seen floating down the Yellow River in China. The skins are then closed so that no water can penetrate.
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Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
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United States Information Service (USIS)
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United States Information Service (USIS)
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Presse-Photo
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