P01205.008 Accession Number: P01205.008

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Kure, Japan. 1946-04. Ruins of the devastated city of Kure showing damage in areas burnt out by allied bombing raids.

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Accession Number
P01205.008
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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