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Corset Window

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Kessenich display window featuring CAMP physiological / surgical supports made by S.N. Camp & Co. Corset Department. Reflected in the window (reversed) are electric signs for Ward-Brodt Music Co. and Rennebohm Drugs.

Date Created:
July 14, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created July 14, 1933

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C45
Legacy ID
WHi 16366

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