My husband’s job allows a lot of vacation time. This allows us to go to the lake. Livermore, California
Bill Owens (American, born 1938)
Details
Title
My husband’s job allows a lot of vacation time. This allows us to go to the lake. Livermore, California
Artist/Maker
Bill Owens (American, born 1938)
Date
1971, printed later
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
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Credit
Gift of Dr. Roger Hartl
Accession #
2022.269
Location
Currently not on view
Image Copyright
© Bill Owens
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