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Husking Corn

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A view of men and women husking corn in the field behind a farmhouse. Sitting from left to right are: August Prahl, August Krueger, Sarah Krueger, William Krueger, and Mary Krueger.

Date Created:
October 1899
Creator:
Krueger, Alexander

Publication Information

Creator Krueger, Alexander
Date Created October 1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Krueger family papers, 1852-1991
Call Number (K91)55

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0134FO
Legacy ID
WHi 94087

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