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Nun Sitting in Chair

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A nun is seated in a rocking chair. Note on photograph reads, "This is what I aspire to be".

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 848

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B61
Legacy ID
WHi 48471

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