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Oxen Grazing

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Two oxen hitched to a yoke grazing as a farmer, Oscar Sayles, stands beside the team. The animals are named Tom and Jerry.

Date Created:
September 1946
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created September 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number (N48)13055

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0133UE
Legacy ID
WHi 117969

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