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Image Not Available for The Allgau Mountains in Germany, are a rock climber's paradise….but a slip would send one to paradise in good earnest.
The Allgau Mountains in Germany, are a rock climber's paradise….but a slip would send one to paradise in good earnest.
Image Not Available for The Allgau Mountains in Germany, are a rock climber's paradise….but a slip would send one to paradise in good earnest.

The Allgau Mountains in Germany, are a rock climber's paradise….but a slip would send one to paradise in good earnest.

Creator Dorien Leigh
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.4 x 15.8 cm (9 3/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/5742
    LocationNot currently on display

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