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Blast Furnace Operator with "Mud Gun", Otis Steel Co., Cleveland

1928

Margaret Bourke-White

(American, 1904–1971)
America
Vintage gelatin silver print
Image: 32.6 x 25.8 cm (12 13/16 x 10 3/16 in.); Matted: 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Albert A. Levin 1972.247
© Estate of Margaret Bourke-White / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Location: Not on view
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