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Ice Harvesting Machine

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A man stands near an ice harvesting machine on a lake. A label on the machine reads: "Wisconsin." There is open water behind him, and in the far background is a tree-lined shoreline.

Date Created:
circa 1920-1929
Creator:
Schoelkopf, L. F.

Publication Information

Creator Schoelkopf, L. F.
Date Created circa 1920-1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Louis F. Schoelkopf collection, 1905-1978
Call Number (S6)75

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135BB
Legacy ID
WHi 114077

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