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Image Not Available for A gentlemen is cleverly made up to represent an aspidistra (Asian plant of the lily family).
A gentlemen is cleverly made up to represent an aspidistra (Asian plant of the lily family).
Image Not Available for A gentlemen is cleverly made up to represent an aspidistra (Asian plant of the lily family).

A gentlemen is cleverly made up to represent an aspidistra (Asian plant of the lily family).

Creator Fotobureau Holland (Dutch)
Date1938
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 20.7 x 15.3 cm (8 1/8 x 6 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/2401
    LocationNot currently on display

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