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At Rest

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A farmer resting, sitting on the handles of his plow, with his right foot in the furrow. His team, in harness, are standing head to head. They are in front of a barbed wire fence, and a hill is in the background.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.1.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O3B
Legacy ID
WHi 129733

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