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A close-up of three pearl shells with blister pearls and a section of tape measure, on Pearl Island

A close-up of three pearl shells with blister pearls and a section of tape measure, on Pearl Island

Date1960

Object numberANMS1276[064]

NameNegative

MediumCellulose (nitrate or acetate) negative, black and white

DimensionsOverall: 60 x 61 mm

Copyright© Estate of Denis George

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson

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