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Image Not Available for Every pebble stone placed at the foot of the statue is a prayer.
Every pebble stone placed at the foot of the statue is a prayer.
Image Not Available for Every pebble stone placed at the foot of the statue is a prayer.

Every pebble stone placed at the foot of the statue is a prayer.

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.6 x 18.1 cm (9 11/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/8399
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Tramcars in the city of Rangoon are built by Chinese craftsmen. Only the foundation is imported. In every car, is a small, separate compartment allocated for the Caucasian people who live in the in the city.
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Image Not Available for Every Jewish tourist who visits his homeland, wishes to discover his roots. Well marked areas, such as this, assist in this endeavour.
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Image Not Available for Precious stones are x-rayed. After special methods developed microscopes serve in the institute of precious stone research for the microscopic investigation of precious stones.
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Image Not Available for The beginnings of cooking in New Guinea. The food is wrapped up and placed between the hot stones. The stone pile is surrounded by thick leaves, which keep the foot moist (juices).
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Image Not Available for The loops of precious stones demand expertise, the dragging method are likewise most exactly analyzed in the institute of precious stone research.
The loops of precious stones demand expertise, the dragging method are likewise most exactly analyzed in the institute of precious stone research.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
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