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Treelimbs Cut to Accommodate Electrical Wires

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View along the edge of a road of a tree that has been cut multiple times at its limbs to make way for electrical wiring on power lines. The tree appears to be dead. An automobile is heading down the road on the left.

Date Created:
August 1924
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created August 1924

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number Mcc Mss 13Z, Album 45
Media Number Box 25

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130IC
Legacy ID
WHi 75072

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