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Alex in the Keyhole

1976

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A print of a man using a straight hoe for support as he leans over to grab two long pieces of wood. The wall to his left has two holes or lights from which shine a bright light. Behind him to the left is a large keyhole. At bottom center, under the image in black marker, is [1/10]. The photograph is signed and dated at bottom right, under the image in black marker. There are no marks on the back.

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Catalog reference: 2016.133.9

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