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Cornfield with Old Sign

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A weathered sign is posted on a fence near the edge of a cornfield. There is a patch of milkweed in front of the fence.

Date Created:
August 20, 1961
Creator:
Vanderbilt, Paul

Publication Information

Creator
Vanderbilt, Paul
Date Created
August 20, 1961

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(X2)11987

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139Y8
Legacy ID
WHi 66801

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