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3 Well Known Knots, April 19, 1967

Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : col. ; 4 x 8 cm.

Creator: Bruce Nauman (1941-), photographer

Description: This is one of three photographs of knots that were included in an envelope that was sent to Bill Allan. This is the Bowline Knot.

Forms part of: William George Allan papers, 1953-1974

Citation: 3 Well Known Knots, April 19, 1967 / Bruce Nauman, photographer. William George Allan papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 6754

Subjects:

  • Allan, William George
  • Nauman, Bruce
  • Photography

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