CUN/71/0188/VN Accession Number: CUN/71/0188/VN

Description

This local laundry shop on the outskirts of Baria, has made full use of flattened beer cans to construct the wall of the shop and provide the sign outside the shop.

Details

Accession Number
CUN/71/0188/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
April 1971
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession CUN/71/0188/VN

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