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Making a Toast

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Group of men in a tavern making a toast. The bartender is behind the bar and the man at the right is in a wheelchair and smoking a pipe.

Creator:
Witt, Matthew

Publication Information

Creator Witt, Matthew

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Call Number PH 2856

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0135ZH
Legacy ID
WHi 43012

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