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Seamless Pipe Fitting on Railroad Car

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A seamless pipe fitting sits atop a railroad car, ready to be shipped. Later purchased and used by Elmes & Kings. Original Falk caption reads: "14' high-78,000 pound rgh unit."

Date Created:
March 2, 1956

Publication Information

Date Created
March 2, 1956

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012GK7
Legacy ID
WHi 49938

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