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Ice Harvesting Machine
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Three-quarter view from left rear of an ice harvesting machine on a frozen lake. The sled legs are in tracks in the snow, and the circular saw is shown cutting through the ice which has a light covering of snow. In the background on the left is a wooden fence on the lake.
circa 1920-1929
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)184 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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