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The Big Catch

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A young boy is kneeling and holding a stringer of fish while a baby sitting on the left is reaching out to touch it.

Date Created:
1952

Publication Information

Date Created
1952

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 9285

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012APV
Legacy ID
WHi 148225

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