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Woman with Dumbwaiter

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Mrs. John Bowers removing a plate of food from the dumbwaiter in her Benton County farmhouse.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 57
Media Number
Box 31

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0149YS
Legacy ID
WHi 78962

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