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Explore CollectionsPhotographyWomen’s sewing cooperative, Mississippi

Women's sewing cooperative, Mississippi

Doris Derby (American, 1939–2022)

Women’s sewing cooperative, Mississippi
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Title

Women's sewing cooperative, Mississippi

Artist/Maker

Doris Derby (American, 1939–2022)

Date

1968

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

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Credit

Gift of David Knaus

Accession #

2023.343

Location

Currently not on view

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