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Lumberjacks Eating

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Lumberjacks eating in a cook shanty; probably early twentieth century.

Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AXQ
Legacy ID
WHi 5777

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