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Convict Camp

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A man standing in the cook house doorway at a convict camp comprised of several tents and a iron cage on wheels.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z
Media Number
Box 54,Folder 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130PJ
Legacy ID
WHi 80114

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