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Girl Peeling Potatoes

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Baskets of potatoes surround a young girl as she peels and cuts them outdoors near the side of a building.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 9
Container
Box 5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130BR
Legacy ID
WHi 44547

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