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Street Scene

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View down middle of street. On the left a man and two children stand near a truck parked in the driveway of a service station.

Date Created:
1931
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00160

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013G2F
Legacy ID
WHi 83055

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