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Modern Locomotive

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Depiction of the "modern" locomotive at the beginning of the 20th century.

Date Created:
1902
Creator:
Barnes-Crosby Company

Publication Information

Creator Barnes-Crosby Company
Date Created 1902

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 5214

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A97
Legacy ID
WHi 12320

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