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Street Scene — Post Office

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View down unpaved street with a grocery/post office at the corner. Horses are tied at the side of the store, near a group of men and women. A man stands on the far left.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00288

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013G4G
Legacy ID
WHi 84064

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