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Arab Tea Seller
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A tea seller squats with his wares on a sidewalk in Tripoli, Libya. This photograph was taken by American journalist Cecil Brown, who had a great affinity for photographing local street life.
December 22, 1937
Brown, Cecil, 1907-1987
Publication Information
| Creator | Brown, Cecil, 1907-1987 |
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| Date Created | December 22, 1937 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cecil Brown papers, 1931-1994 (bulk 1931-1987) |
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| Call Number | PH 3150.3 page 12 11/214B |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464911402121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0014af |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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