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Ashley-Bailey Silk Mill

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Four girls gather on the bank of a creek outside Ashley-Bailey Silk Mill.

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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)02113

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011ER9
Legacy ID
WHi 73557

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