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Mail Carrier

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Carte-de-visite of a mailman dressed in his full uniform gazing at a piece of mail he is holding in his hands. He is carrying his mail pouch over his shoulder.

Date Created:
1905

Publication Information

Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6551

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A5A
Legacy ID
WHi 9139

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