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[Dichromated Gelatin Holograms]

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Cullen, Gary
Date made: date unknown
Materials: dichromated gelatin (reflection); glass
Measurements: 1 1/2 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms

Thirty two round dichromated gelatin holograms in clear glass disks, stored within 2 slide protector sheets; all but 3 are transparent (those 3 have painted backsides); green, gold or reddish images, depending on angle of light; holograms are miniature models of the following: .01: eagle; .02: sailboat; .03: snake-like formation; .04: mummy; .05: elephant; .06: drama/comedy masks; .07: ram's head; .08: pharaoh's mask (damaged: chipped and cracked); .09: elk; .10: bird; .11: dolphin; .12: frog; .13: Egyptian statue; .14: mask; .15: horse; .16: dolphin (painted backside); .17: fruit basket; .18: eagle; .19: woman's face; .20: ram (painted backside); .21: eye (dark blue image, painted backside); .22: ram's head; .23: Joker (from Batman) (?); .24: lion; .25: nude woman; .26: unicorn's head; .27: crucifix; .28: dragon and castle; .29: unknown object; .30: unicorn; .31: fleur-de-lis; .32: horse


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