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Tarpaper Shack

Image

Tarpaper shack and adjoining tent.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 5000.697-705.0705

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Q17
Legacy ID
WHi 106397

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