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Oyster Shucking

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Men shucking oysters while standing in stalls in a building. Caption reads: "Oyster Schucking, Norfolk, VA."

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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)02075

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011J9S
Legacy ID
WHi 73579

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