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Optometrist's Office

Image

View of an optometrist's office, with equipment and supplies awaiting a patient.

Date Created:
1906
Creator:
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Publication Information

Creator University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction
Date Created 1906

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A6T
Legacy ID
WHi 24276

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