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Woman Using Spinning Wheel

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Elderly woman using a spinning wheel to make yarn from wool.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 463

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129W5
Legacy ID
WHi 6866

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