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Lumber Camp Amusement

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Group of lumberjacks entertaining themselves in camp by tossing a man in the air using a blanket. The man in the foreground with his back to the camera is identified as Leo.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number CF 553

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014E4G
Legacy ID
WHi 133927

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