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Log Sawing Operation

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A group of men are sawing logs using a horse sweep process. There are four teams of two horses each walking in a circle.

Creator:
Fiebelkorn, Fred

Publication Information

Creator Fiebelkorn, Fred

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sheboygan County and Milwaukee, Wisconsin photographs, circa 1900-1921
Call Number M81-637

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013FSA
Legacy ID
WHi 111144

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