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Dock Scene

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Elevated view of a dock scene, where workers are preparing bales of cotton for loading. A steamship and a tugboat are nearby. More ships and the shoreline are in the distance.

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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)01495

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011KH7
Legacy ID
WHi 72171

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