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William H. Bell

View in the Grand Cañon of the Colorado River, No. 12 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"

1872
Albumen print, stereo
9.2 × 7.4 cm (3.6 × 2.9 in)

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