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Birds on a Wire

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Eight birds sitting on a power line are silhouetted against a cloudy blue sky.

Date Created:
August 26, 2015
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Quinney, Richard
Date Created August 26, 2015

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Quinney papers, 1921-2019
Call Number 1616000160

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CX0
Legacy ID
WHi 129308

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