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Image Not Available for Ten thousand subjects in the drawer. Scholars try to rationalize science.
Ten thousand subjects in the drawer. Scholars try to rationalize science.
Image Not Available for Ten thousand subjects in the drawer. Scholars try to rationalize science.

Ten thousand subjects in the drawer. Scholars try to rationalize science.

Creator Fritz Eschen (German, 1900 - 1954)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 16.8 cm (4 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/6578
    LocationNot currently on display

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    Fritz Eschen
    1930s
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    Image Not Available for Eat your food from the blade of your knife. Make sure you alternate the serrated edge of the knife to each side of the mouth.
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