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Ice Harvesting

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Poling ice blocks to the hoist on the Milwaukee River.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Matteson, Sumner W., 1867-1920

Publication Information

Creator Matteson, Sumner W., 1867-1920
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 654

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AFM
Legacy ID
WHi 41297

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