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The White Grocery and Filling Station
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A gas station attendant puts on his coat outside the White Grocery and Filling Station in Madison. A sign near the pumps reads, "Please Give Me Ten Seconds To Put On My Coat."
1947
Newhouse, John
Publication Information
| Creator | Newhouse, John |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1947 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974 |
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| Call Number | (N48)3035 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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