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Sears Roebuck "Wizard" Washing Machine

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1913 Sears Roebuck catalog page of woman with "Wizard" washing machine.

Date Created:
1913

Publication Information

Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 4255

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129V6
Legacy ID
WHi 6789

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