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Stripping Tuna

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Elevated view of workers removing bones from tuna and selecting different cuts to be used for canned food.

Creator:
Stacks, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Stacks, Richard

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137J7
Legacy ID
WHi 23304

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