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Cream Puff Concession

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Four female bakers are holding up large trays laden with fresh cream puffs at a State Fair midway concession stand, while an eager crowd stands waiting in anticipation on the other side of the counter.

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Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4072 Midway & Concessions

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013POY
Legacy ID
WHi 26192

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