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Eskimos Catching Crabs

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Wenga and Amutuk catching crabs in the Arctic.

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Publishers' Photo Service

Publication Information

Creator
Publishers' Photo Service
Date Created
1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
23 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 1105

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0130Y9
Legacy ID
WHi 44

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