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Clam Camp Housing

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Clam camp housing and tents with forest in the background. Four men are sitting on the right, in the center are two women, one standing and one sitting, and on the left are two children. There are two dogs and a stove is on the far left side.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number (X3)34938

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013M3P
Legacy ID
WHi 64431

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