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A person opening a pearl shell with a metal implement, on Packe Island

A person opening a pearl shell with a metal implement, on Packe Island

Date1957-1958

Object numberANMS1274[057]

NamePhotograph

MediumPhotography paper

DimensionsOverall: 64 x 64 mm

Copyright© Estate of Denis George

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson

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