SUBNature’s Colors in the Hands of George Washington Carver
Known for his work in agronomy, George Washington Carver had a lifelong passion for art, textiles, and natural dyes.
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SUBKnown for his work in agronomy, George Washington Carver had a lifelong passion for art, textiles, and natural dyes.
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