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Hanging the Laundry to Dry

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View of two maids in aprons and bonnets hanging laundry out to dry in the yard of the Governor's Palace. The Palace can be seen in the background past trees and outbuildings.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01276

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011JH1
Legacy ID
WHi 72193

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