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Machine Shop Workers

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Four men in aprons and a boy stand outside a machine shop.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6219

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZW8
Legacy ID
WHi 83914

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