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One-Armed Woodworker

Image

Elmer J. Schmidt makes furniture and toys in his woodshop even though he has only one arm to work with.

Date Created:
February 14, 1958
Creator:
Uhlmann, Arthur M.

Publication Information

Creator
Uhlmann, Arthur M.
Date Created
February 14, 1958

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
28 x 44 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 1000 (3)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137HH
Legacy ID
WHi 10862

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