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Mule-drawn Bus

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A mule-drawn bus, "Matamoros y Santa Cruz," acting as rapid transit in Mexico. Caption reads: "Rapid Transit in Mexico."

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Physical Description

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Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01343

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EP9
Legacy ID
WHi 71797

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