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Adolph Gunness, Soldier Boy Ice Cream Bars Vendor

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Portrait of disabled World War I veteran Adolph Gunness, Soldier Boy Ice Cream Bars vendor, who was arrested for selling on the street.

Date Created:
June 28, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
June 28, 1933

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.4071B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013APD
Legacy ID
WHi 17207

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