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White Oak

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A mature white oak with multiple large branches standing in the backyard of the Robert Carberry house on Millston Avenue. The rear of the house and a bird feeder are seen on the right. Snow is on the ground.

Date Created:
1982
Creator:
Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang

Publication Information

Creator Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang
Date Created 1982

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated
Call Number PH 7049.1.3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CZ0
Legacy ID
WHi 127360

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