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Streetcar

Image

A man is standing on the rear of a small streetcar in Japan. There is a utility pole and several two-story buildings on the left.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990

Publication Information

Creator
Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
4 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6407.8.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01376G
Legacy ID
WHi 129331

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