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Pearl Island, the four species of pearl shell and the Davinson's Friday Island double half pearls

Pearl Island, the four species of pearl shell and the Davinson's Friday Island double half pearls

Date1960

Object numberANMS1276[061]

NameNegative

MediumCellulose (nitrate or acetate) negative, black and white

DimensionsOverall: 62 x 124 mm

Copyright© Estate of Denis George

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson

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