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Irish Milk Boy

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A young boy drives a donkey-powered cart with a large milk can as cargo in Fermoy, Ireland.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6438

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A1E
Legacy ID
WHi 9353

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