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Man Sharpening Blade in Timothy Hay Field

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Man sharpening a scythe blade in a field of timothy hay. Another man stands near him in the field, and in the far background a man sits in a buggy with a team of horses.

Date Created:
July 16, 1895
Creator:
Perkins, H. J.

Publication Information

Creator Perkins, H. J.
Date Created July 16, 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection H.J. Perkins negatives and photographs, 1895
Call Number (H44)23
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465698802121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012OKD
Legacy ID
WHi 91517

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