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Stump Fence
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A field is demarcated by tree stumps piled in a wide row. Beyond the piled stumps is a field with stumps still in the ground. There is a farm building on the left and trees in the background. On the reverse of the print is written: "A pine stump fence on a northwestern farm."
1930
Diemer, Melvin E.
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W013O2P
WHi 129732
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