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Man Sharpening a Cutter Blade

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A man is seated at a grindstone sharpening a cutter bar. The bar was probably part of a piece of machinery used to cut hay or grain. He is dressed in work clothes. Behind him is a shed.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Call Number PH 2859.11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01365L
Legacy ID
WHi 89194

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