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Image Not Available for High sluice walls. A strong wire rope connects the ship with the traction engine.
High sluice walls. A strong wire rope connects the ship with the traction engine.
Image Not Available for High sluice walls. A strong wire rope connects the ship with the traction engine.

High sluice walls. A strong wire rope connects the ship with the traction engine.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.5 x 17.8 cm (9 1/4 x 7 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/7560
LocationNot currently on display

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