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Two Burros

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Three young people standing near two burros carrying firewood in front of a dwelling. Caption reads: "Burros Carrying Firewood."

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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)01305

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011ET3
Legacy ID
WHi 71558

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