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Violet
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A portrait of the doll, Violet, from the collection of the photographer's wife, Alice Kent Trimpey. The doll has a wax-over-composition head and is described on the negative jacket as having been "made in a Paris shop."
1935
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
Publication Information
| Creator | Trimpey, Ephraim Burt |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1935 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Ephraim Burt Trimpey photographs, circa 1910-1940 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (T818)243 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126162902121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
|---|
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