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Woman Using Sewing Machine

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Woman using a Necchi sewing machine. Advertisements are in the background.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 463

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129V8
Legacy ID
WHi 6865

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