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Pulling Contest at Steam Engine Days
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Rear view a man standing on a weighted sled holding the reigns of two horses. The horses are attempting to pull the weight forward on loose dirt. Five men are standing behind the sled, and a crowd in the background is watching from behind a fence. A tractor is sitting at the end of the track.
August 21, 1971
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Publication Information
| Creator | Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator) |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator) |
| Date Created | August 21, 1971 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources color transparencies, 1958-1978 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2427 |
| Media Number | Box 8 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124575402121 |
| Finding Aid | http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser02427 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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