B03048 Accession Number: B03048

Description

An expansion joint for pipes being laid to carry water across the desert.

Details

Accession Number
B03048
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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