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Peasant Plowing with Horse

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A peasant farmer plowing a field with the plow harnessed to a horse. The farmer's daughter is wearing a light-colored patterned dress and stands on the left holding a plant. In the distance are a number of log constructed buildings with wooden fencing around them.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Robert Colton Johnson papers and photographs, 1879-1970
Call Number (U621)165

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FC1
Legacy ID
WHi 101343

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