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Image Not Available for The rumbling tones of an old bass pomeranian. One must have strong lungs to play this instrument.
The rumbling tones of an old bass pomeranian. One must have strong lungs to play this instrument.
Image Not Available for The rumbling tones of an old bass pomeranian. One must have strong lungs to play this instrument.

The rumbling tones of an old bass pomeranian. One must have strong lungs to play this instrument.

Creator Pilz
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.9 x 15.9 cm (9 7/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/1367
LocationNot currently on display

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