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Radiophone

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A woman takes down menus and recipes that she hears on her radiophone.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 917

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129YJ
Legacy ID
WHi 11715

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