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Photographs

First Light

Image

Sunrise after an ice storm, showing the light gleaming on the silhouette of the trees and chicken wire fence.

Date Created:
1956
Creator:
Sterelzyck, Robert A.

Publication Information

Creator
Sterelzyck, Robert A.
Date Created
1956

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AMF
Legacy ID
WHi 148232

Image

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