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Fast Freezer Room

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Freezer room at 20th Century Market, 1860 East Washington Avenue, with Oscar Mayer's White Clover brand pure lard and other products on the floor and shelves.

Date Created:
March 6, 1939
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created March 6, 1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.6438B-1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BKM
Legacy ID
WHi 14499

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