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Chicken Slaughtering

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A man wearing a hat and suspenders is using an axe to slaughter a chicken, using a log as a base. A large pile of firewood is behind him.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130DI
Legacy ID
WHi 75316

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