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Playing on the Wood Raft

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A boy is hanging upside down from the diving raft on Archibald Lake. Similar to many items owned by the Holt family, this raft probably was made by hand with local wood.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0141PX
Legacy ID
WHi 143692

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