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Weighing the Curd

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Cheesemaker Laurel Ettien, measuring the weight of cheese curd after it was separated from the whey.

Date Created:
November 7, 1979
Creator:
Anheuser, Ernest W.

Publication Information

Creator Anheuser, Ernest W.
Date Created November 7, 1979

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6045

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012B0N
Legacy ID
WHi 58400

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