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Whirligig

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Close-up view of a decrepit wooden whirligig about to be retired. The paint on the figure of a man riding a horse is faded, and the blades of the whirligig are slightly warped.

Date Created:
May 2014
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Quinney, Richard
Date Created
May 2014

Physical Description

Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
1512000133

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CUJ
Legacy ID
WHi 123616

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