Ginning cotton, Igbetti
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Black and white negative long view of mine with crane in distance on horizon and smaller crane below
The Horniman Museum New Lecture Hall and Library. Drawing 9
Black and white negative view from air of double coastline of industrial-looking part of town with wing in frame and water
Black and white negative of Waterlilyn boat with masts docked next to wharf building
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