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WWI Aerial Emblem

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A factory worker painting the United States insignia on a bi-plane wing.

Date Created:
July 1917

Publication Information

Date Created July 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection World War I news agency photographs, 1914-1918
Call Number PH 2506 Folder 10D

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145E1
Legacy ID
WHi 10758

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