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Road — "The Way I Came To Blue River"

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A dirt road with trees on one side and a fence on the other. A carriage is approaching.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013G0B
Legacy ID
WHi 83959

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