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Frank Hess Sr. Trimming Cattails on Barrels

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Frank Hess Sr., owner of Hess Cooperage, trimming cattails, used to cauk oak barrels.

Date Created:
1952
Creator:
Tri Acres Studio

Publication Information

Creator Tri Acres Studio
Date Created 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frank J. Hess and Sons, Madison, Wisconsin, photographs, 1954
Call Number PH 373

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012HA6
Legacy ID
WHi 32267

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Barrel making tools and cattails, use for cauking barrels, at the Hess Cooperage.

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Frank Hess Sr., owner of Hess Cooperage, finishing the exterior of a barrel on a cooper's lathe.

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