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1971 Press Photo New Year Celebration refuse and debris in Rome

Name: 1971 Press Photo New Year Celebration refuse and debris in Rome
Brand: ned
SKU: ned80190
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

Refuse and debris litter this block after Romans celebrated arrival of the New Year in a typical Italian manner as usual-by tossing bottles, dishes, potted plants, glasses, old clothes and anything else householders wanted to be rid of, into the streets. The gesture is symbolic of house cleaning and since Pagan times this method has been a feature of Italy's New Year's celebration.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1971.

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1971 Press Photo New Year Celebration refuse and debris in Rome

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