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Washing his Car

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A man is spraying his car's front tire rim with a hose, as a younger man is washing the windshield. Caption reads: "Washing his car, Mr. Harger enlisted the aid of his future son-in-law, Andre Winandy. The car had to be spotless for the wedding day activities."

Date Created:
June 15, 1958
Creator:
Conklin, James G. (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Conklin, James G. (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Date Created
June 15, 1958

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012BKS
Legacy ID
WHi 140531

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