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Hand-weaver at his Loom

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A hand-weaver sits by his loom in Paterson, a city that dominated the weaving of high quality broad silk and ribbon in 1913.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)02115

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011ESN
Legacy ID
WHi 73559

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