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American Shipbuilding Company
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A man is standing in front of huge blocks of ice at the American Shipbuilding Company. The ship "War Otter" is in the background. A large chunk of ice tied with rope is suspended in the air just behind the man.
Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934
Publication Information
| Creator | Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 626 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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