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Carleton Watkins

The Vernal Fall, 300 ft., Yosemite, from the series "Watkins' Pacific Coast"

1861/76
Albumen print, stereo
7.7 × 7.5 cm (3 × 3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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