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its author died before 1954;
the death date of its author is not known, and it was created before 1904;
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1. it was subject to Crown copyright and was first published more than 50 years ago, or
it was not subject to Crown copyright, and
2. it is a photograph that was created prior to January 1, 1949, or
3. the creator died prior to January 1, 1972.
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