Null EDWARD SHERIFF CURTIS (1868-1952)
Head whaler ceremonial preparing for the …

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EDWARD SHERIFF CURTIS (1868-1952) Head whaler ceremonial preparing for the whaling expedition Vintage print on silver paper signed in ink on the print, numbered 719-10 in the negative Vintage printing on silver paper, signed in ink on the print, numbered 719-10 in the negative 41,5 x 31,5 CM - 16 3/8 x 12 3/8 IN

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EDWARD SHERIFF CURTIS (1868-1952) Head whaler ceremonial preparing for the whaling expedition Vintage print on silver paper signed in ink on the print, numbered 719-10 in the negative Vintage printing on silver paper, signed in ink on the print, numbered 719-10 in the negative 41,5 x 31,5 CM - 16 3/8 x 12 3/8 IN

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