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Close-up of cops rushing to river rescue, New Orleans

WEEGEE
(We are not able to provide an image for this item at this time. This is either due to copyright restrictions, or because the item is awaiting digitisation. We apologise for any inconvenience.)

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 55231

Creation/Production

WEEGEE
Date: Unknown

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017
Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Measurements

h(cm) image size:19.5
h(cm)
w(cm) image size:24.2
w(cm)
h(cm) paper:20.8
w(cm) paper:25.4

Techniques

gelatin silver print

Material

Paper

Location

In store

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Ffotograff | Photograph Gweithiau ar bapur | Works on paper Celf Gain | Fine Art Argyfwng | Emergency Yr Heddlu | Police Dyn | Man Gwn | Gun 22_CADP_Jan_23 CADP content
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