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Listen: The Folk ProgramMiss Ora Bridges wearing a "leaf of life" on her sweater.
Image Number
N047942
Date Note
May 1941.
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Collection
General collection
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Personal Subjects
Physical Description
1 photonegative - b&w - 5 x 4 in.
General Note
This strange tropical oddity lives on air, requires no water or soil and is found in the Miami area. Miss Bridges holds one of the leaves which sprouted after a week of wearing. According to the sleeve it is also called the Mogi du veed or tree-maker.
Miss Ora Bridges wearing a "leaf of life" on her sweater.
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