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December Days

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A man sawing the top log in a pile of firewood with a handsaw. There is snow on the ground, and he is dressed warmly. Behind him is a tree, a stone and wood building. Fields and a forest are in the distance.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Rademaker, Henry A.

Publication Information

Creator Rademaker, Henry A.
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P9F
Legacy ID
WHi 144275

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