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Men in Sorghum Field

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Two men with scythes stand in front of a sorghum patch planted on May 20th, 1895. The view was taken near Osceola.

Date Created:
September 9, 1895
Creator:
Perkins, H. J.

Publication Information

Creator
Perkins, H. J.
Date Created
September 9, 1895

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012OHF
Legacy ID
WHi 24504

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