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Rolling Aluminum

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Men rolling aluminum by hand at the Mirro Aluminum Company.

Date Created:
1923

Publication Information

Date Created 1923

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 62

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012B4Z
Legacy ID
WHi 61153

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