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Plowing with Oxen

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Team of oxen pulling a hand plow with farmer, Oscar Sayles, walking behind. The animals are named Tom and Jerry.

Date Created:
September 1946
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created September 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number (N48)13060

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014A9L
Legacy ID
WHi 117966

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