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Wade House; Blacksmith Shop
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Ektachrome postcard of the interior of the blacksmith shop. Text on reverse reads: "In the blacksmith shop the giant bellows and forge are in fully operable condition. The shop also contains an 'ox sling' by which oxen were lifted to be shod because they were unable to stand on three legs."
circa 1950-1959
Fagan Publishing Co.
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W014G0D
WHi 128006
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