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[Photograph negative of two women hugging]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.02.009.02 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph negative Date: circa 1920 Pagination: 1 photograph negative ; Order a Copy

One photograph negative of two women hugging circa 1920. Their clothing choice indicate an older date. One woman is in a summer dress and the other is possibly in a swimsuit. Same photo as GLC10047.02.054.

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