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Two Men Sawing a Tree

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Sigvart Solbrg, (left) and Anton Follstad, (right) sawing a tree down during winter.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 19.21

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JA2
Legacy ID
WHi 58531

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