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The Quiet Time

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Snow-covered farm buildings and trees, with a path through the snow cutting across the field in the foreground.

Date Created:
1953
Creator:
Sorbye, Harold

Publication Information

Creator
Sorbye, Harold
Date Created
1953

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014EW6
Legacy ID
WHi 144267

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