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Vel Phillips and Two Men

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Vel Phillips chats with two men. She is wearing a dress, sweater and scarf and is holding papers and roses in one arm. The men are wearing plaid suits and neckties. The man on the left is holding some papers.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Vel Phillips papers, 1946-2009 (bulk 1951-2009)
Call Number PH Milwaukee Mss 231

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013LXN
Legacy ID
WHi 101440

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