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Image Not Available for A police officer guards the entrance of the Amru Mosque in festival uniform and mules.
A police officer guards the entrance of the Amru Mosque in festival uniform and mules.
Image Not Available for A police officer guards the entrance of the Amru Mosque in festival uniform and mules.

A police officer guards the entrance of the Amru Mosque in festival uniform and mules.

Creator Oscar Markus (British, 1910 - 1980)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.4 x 16.7 cm (9 5/8 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5895
LocationNot currently on display

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