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Alcohol Lamp

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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
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Title
Alcohol Lamp
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Dimensions
12.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
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Binoculars

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Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in li…
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Binoculars
Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Dimensions
14.0 x 17.0 cm
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in lid of case and torn paper tag reading: “GEORG .. BR..” (b)
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
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Blackout Hood

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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre; glass; wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1094
Description
Coated black fabric blackout hood or dark cloth with shaped eyepieces and window. Eyepieces trimmed with black velvet.
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Title
Blackout Hood
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre; glass; wood; metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 21.0 x 22.0 cm
Description
Coated black fabric blackout hood or dark cloth with shaped eyepieces and window. Eyepieces trimmed with black velvet.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1094
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Cut-Film Holder

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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal; skin; glass; fibre; paper; wood
Catalogue Number
104.41.1091 a-d
Description
Graflex cut film magazine 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (a), marked “GRAFLEX CUT FILM MAGAZINE. PAT. SEPT. 7, 1920. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. FOLMER & SCHWING DEPT. ROCHESTER, N.Y., in original labeled cardboard box. “GRAFLEX FILM PACK ADAPTER 2 1/4 x 3 1/4, Manufactured by THE FOL…
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Title
Cut-Film Holder
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal; skin; glass; fibre; paper; wood
Dimensions
5.5 x 12.0 x 17.5 cm
Description
Graflex cut film magazine 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (a), marked “GRAFLEX CUT FILM MAGAZINE. PAT. SEPT. 7, 1920. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. FOLMER & SCHWING DEPT. ROCHESTER, N.Y., in original labeled cardboard box. “GRAFLEX FILM PACK ADAPTER 2 1/4 x 3 1/4, Manufactured by THE FOLMER GRAFLEX CORP., ROCHESTER, N.Y., U.S.A.” (b) in original black cardboard box with orange printed label. Two plate holders (c,d) marked “3 1/4 x 4 1/4 GRAFLEX PLATE PAT. JUNE 7, 1927. FOLMER GRAFLEX CORP. U.S.A.” in original labeled cardboard boxes.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1091 a-d
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Document Tube

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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
110.02.1011
Description
Metal tube with lid and paper label reading: “Glaciers. From Will’s office. 2/4. 1909.” Contained 3 drawings on linen (now in Archives Inventory 2014 ).
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Document Tube
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.0 x 35.5 cm
Description
Metal tube with lid and paper label reading: “Glaciers. From Will’s office. 2/4. 1909.” Contained 3 drawings on linen (now in Archives Inventory 2014 ).
Subject
Vaux family
William S. Vaux Jr.
photography
glaciology
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
110.02.1011
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Engraving Plate

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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
wood; metal; paper
Catalogue Number
104.43.1011
Description
Two metal engraving plates mounted on wooden blocks. a) has image of mountain scene with glacier. Written on back of block: “Last Cut. 1501. William S. Vaux Jr. 1715 Arch St. Philada.” b) has paper label affixed to back of block: “American [?] Glacier,” handwritten on side of block: “Asulkan Glacie…
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Title
Engraving Plate
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
wood; metal; paper
Dimensions
2.5 x 12.0 x 18.0 cm
Description
Two metal engraving plates mounted on wooden blocks. a) has image of mountain scene with glacier. Written on back of block: “Last Cut. 1501. William S. Vaux Jr. 1715 Arch St. Philada.” b) has paper label affixed to back of block: “American [?] Glacier,” handwritten on side of block: “Asulkan Glacier” and front has image of mountain with glacier and rocks. Stamped on side of block: “Electro Light Engraving Co. New York.”
Subject
Vaux family
photography
William S. Vaux Jr.
glaciology
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.43.1011
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Flash Lamp

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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1103
Description
Early gas flash lamp, metal with manufacturer’s stamp: “PINE’S FLASH LAMP MANUFACTURED BY MORRIS EARLE & CO. PHILAD’A. PATENT APPLIED FOR.”
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Title
Flash Lamp
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
9.0 x 10.0 x 15.0 cm
Description
Early gas flash lamp, metal with manufacturer’s stamp: “PINE’S FLASH LAMP MANUFACTURED BY MORRIS EARLE & CO. PHILAD’A. PATENT APPLIED FOR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1103
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Folding Camera

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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; paper; fibre; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1105
Description
Wooden folding camera for 4” x 5” plates marked “American Optical Comp’y, New York, Seavill M’f’g. Co. Prop’ties” and inscribed underneath “Geo. Vaux 1715 Arch St.” In a 3-compartment hard canvas case with plate holder, shutter mechanism without lens, plate backing panels, wooden film spools and mi…
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Folding Camera
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; paper; fibre; glass; skin
Dimensions
24.0 x 27.0 cm
Description
Wooden folding camera for 4” x 5” plates marked “American Optical Comp’y, New York, Seavill M’f’g. Co. Prop’ties” and inscribed underneath “Geo. Vaux 1715 Arch St.” In a 3-compartment hard canvas case with plate holder, shutter mechanism without lens, plate backing panels, wooden film spools and misc. camera parts. Closure on case marked “Pat. Mar. 89.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1105
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Folding Camera

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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.41.1106
Description
Wooden folding camera for 9” x 11” plates marked “The Eastman Dry Plate & Film Co. Rochester, N.Y.” The camera front panel with the lens and plate holder are missing.
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Dimensions
20.0 x 32.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Wooden folding camera for 9” x 11” plates marked “The Eastman Dry Plate & Film Co. Rochester, N.Y.” The camera front panel with the lens and plate holder are missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1106
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Ice Ax

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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
wood; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1133 a-f
Description
Six ice axes with wooden handles, metal heads and tips. (a) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Cover marked “RICHARD COOGAN,” head marked: “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STEEL.” (b) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Head marked “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STE…
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Title
Ice Ax
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
wood; metal; skin
Dimensions
28.0 x 115.0 cm
Description
Six ice axes with wooden handles, metal heads and tips. (a) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Cover marked “RICHARD COOGAN,” head marked: “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STEEL.” (b) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Head marked “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STEEL.” (c) has leather head cover and tip cover. Head is stamped: “C.P.R.” & “F. JORG. ZWEILUTSCHINEN. BERNEROBERLAND” and an “X” is carved into the wooden handle just below the head. (d) has “GEORGE VAUX” engraved on head, also manufacturer’s stamp with crown and text obscured by rust. “INTERLAKEN” is the only legible word on the manufacturer’s stamp. (e) has a leather head cover and is made by “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. (f) has a leather tip cover, is stamped: “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA” and the initials “MV” are carved into the wooden handle near the head.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
camping
climbing
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1133 a-f
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Lantern Plate Box

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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
paper; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.41.1109
Description
Small cardboard box labeled: “HAMMER LANTERN PLATES. MADE ON THIN CRYSTAL GLASS. KEEP IN DRY PLACE. OPEN IN DARK ROOM ONLY. MANUFACTURED BY HAMMER DRY PLATE COMPANY. ST. LOUIS, MO.” Brown label on bergundy background, corners reinforced with adhesive tape.
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Lantern Plate Box
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
paper; fibre
Dimensions
2.2 x 9.5 x 11.5 cm
Description
Small cardboard box labeled: “HAMMER LANTERN PLATES. MADE ON THIN CRYSTAL GLASS. KEEP IN DRY PLACE. OPEN IN DARK ROOM ONLY. MANUFACTURED BY HAMMER DRY PLATE COMPANY. ST. LOUIS, MO.” Brown label on bergundy background, corners reinforced with adhesive tape.
Subject
Vaux family
photography
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1109
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Lantern Slide Box

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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1110
Description
Brown wood box with metal hinges and metal clasps on the front. The inside of the box has slotted wood on each side to hold slides.
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Title
Lantern Slide Box
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
12.1 x 10.8 x 46.6 cm
Description
Brown wood box with metal hinges and metal clasps on the front. The inside of the box has slotted wood on each side to hold slides.
Subject
photography
George Vaux X
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1110
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Light Meter

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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1095 a-d
Description
4 exposure meters. (a) Exposure meter in leather case inside original box: “THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE METER “DREM” JUSTOPHOT. Pat. Dr. E. Mayer. DREM PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.Y.” Case stamped “Made in Austria”. Several brochures and direction sheets in box. The Justophot was used for still photography. …
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Title
Light Meter
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; skin; paper
Dimensions
14.0 x 4.0 cm
Description
4 exposure meters. (a) Exposure meter in leather case inside original box: “THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE METER “DREM” JUSTOPHOT. Pat. Dr. E. Mayer. DREM PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.Y.” Case stamped “Made in Austria”. Several brochures and direction sheets in box. The Justophot was used for still photography. (b) Exposure meter in leather case. Meter stamped “Patent BEWI. Made in Germany”. (c) Exposure meter in leather case, not marked but appears to be a “Justophot”, name inscribed inside leather case: “Geo. Vaux. Bryn Mawr, Penna.” (d) Exposure meter marked “DREM CINOFOT Pat. Dr. E. Mayer” in leather case stamped “DREM. Made in Austria.” The “Cinofot” was used for motion picture cameras.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1095 a-d
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Metal Marker

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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.44.1019
Description
Square metal marker with small round hole in middle. Original red paint has faded to pink. Written on one side: “VAUX. No. 5. 1899.” Note found with metal marker reads: “One of the original plates laid out on the Illecillewaet Glacier in 1899 to measure the rate of flow. - George Vaux Jr. “
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Title
Metal Marker
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
metal
Dimensions
15.5 x 15.5 cm
Description
Square metal marker with small round hole in middle. Original red paint has faded to pink. Written on one side: “VAUX. No. 5. 1899.” Note found with metal marker reads: “One of the original plates laid out on the Illecillewaet Glacier in 1899 to measure the rate of flow. - George Vaux Jr. “
Subject
Vaux family
photography
glaciology
surveying
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.44.1019
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Photograph Accessory

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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1097
Description
Miscellaneous photographic accessories in hard leather carrying case. Objects include Baush & Lomb lens, Bausch & Lomb “Bichromate of Potash Ray Filter. For Cloud Effects and True Color Values ...”, adapter rings, lens caps, wood camera front panels, etc.
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Title
Photograph Accessory
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
Dimensions
20.5 x 27.0 cm
Description
Miscellaneous photographic accessories in hard leather carrying case. Objects include Baush & Lomb lens, Bausch & Lomb “Bichromate of Potash Ray Filter. For Cloud Effects and True Color Values ...”, adapter rings, lens caps, wood camera front panels, etc.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1097
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Plateholder

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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1088 a-k
Description
Ten wooden plateholders (a-j) individually numbered, some stamped: “ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. PAT. JULY 29, 1890”. All plateholders fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (k) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
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Title
Plateholder
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; skin; paper
Dimensions
23.0 x 30.0 cm
Description
Ten wooden plateholders (a-j) individually numbered, some stamped: “ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. PAT. JULY 29, 1890”. All plateholders fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (k) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1088 a-k
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Portable Stove

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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1104
Description
Portable stove, metal, parts missing.
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Portable Stove
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Portable stove, metal, parts missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1104
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Range Finder

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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1096
Description
Range finder marked: “E. LEITZ. WETZLAR. 15219. Germany” in leather case marked “Leitz.”
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Title
Range Finder
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal; glass; skin
Dimensions
3.0 x 2.5 x 11.0 cm
Description
Range finder marked: “E. LEITZ. WETZLAR. 15219. Germany” in leather case marked “Leitz.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1096
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Safelight

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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1101
Description
Rectangular lantern on circular base with circular top. Fuel reservoir in base. Red glass sides, one of which is covered with paper (see current condition of paper 2014).
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Title
Safelight
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; paper
Dimensions
30.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Rectangular lantern on circular base with circular top. Fuel reservoir in base. Red glass sides, one of which is covered with paper (see current condition of paper 2014).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1101
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Safelight

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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; fiber; paper; wax
Catalogue Number
104.41.1102 a-c
Description
Candle lantern in red and black patterned metal canister. Inside is a red glass cylinder and a dark cloth. Paper label on metal canister is worn away but “$1.35” is still legible.
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Title
Safelight
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; fiber; paper; wax
Dimensions
18.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
Candle lantern in red and black patterned metal canister. Inside is a red glass cylinder and a dark cloth. Paper label on metal canister is worn away but “$1.35” is still legible.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1102 a-c
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