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Car Wash Octopus

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A rotating sculpture of a smiling octopus on a sign for "Octopus Car Wash." The octopus is holding a bucket, washcloths, and a squeegee in its arms.

Date Created:
October 2013
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Quinney, Richard
Date Created October 2013

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Quinney papers, 1921-2019
Call Number 1512000037

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CRG
Legacy ID
WHi 121604

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