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Cranberry Processing

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Elevated view of graded cranberries moving along multiple conveyor belts to await further processing and inspection. Three men stand near the conveyor belts on the right.

Date Created:
1950

Publication Information

Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Cranberry Sales Company records, 1900-1955
Call Number PH 2298

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OHP
Legacy ID
WHi 85471

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