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Cut Meat Packed Air Tight

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The cut pieces of meat are packed in tins and sealed to make them airtight.

Date Created:
circa 1914-1918
Creator:
Frankl, Eduard

Publication Information

Creator Frankl, Eduard
Date Created circa 1914-1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 17 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Eduard Frankl World War I photographs collected by Hermann Schultz, 1914-1916
Call Number PH 2848.1.18.758
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912366358802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02848

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147MM
Legacy ID
WHi 134620

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