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Potato Slicer

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Close-up of a woman's hands using a potato slicer attached to a counter.

Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
22 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 56, Box 31, Folder 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013125
Legacy ID
WHi 54174

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