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Fire Department Carts With Huge Water Barrels

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Men steer mule-drawn Fire Department carts down a dirt road in Matamoros, Mexico. Several buildings stand in the background.

Creator:
Bolado, R. E.

Publication Information

Creator Bolado, R. E.

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 5 X 4 inches

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02295

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011KL3
Legacy ID
WHi 79679

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