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Cranberry Cleaning Equipment
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Elevated view of a man loading freshly harvested cranberries into processing machinery. The machine appears to separate the berries from leaves and other debris. In the background are supplies and equipment used for the assemblage of crates for cranberry storage.
1958
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1958 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Cranberry Sales Company records, 1900-1955 |
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| Call Number | PH 2298 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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