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Walter Lofblad and His Carvings
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Walter Lofblad, a Cumberland farmer, with miniature Milwaukee Braves figures he carved from basswood. The carved set includes the entire starting lineup, manager Charlie Dressen, an umpire, and a spectator. Lofblad also holds a carving of a bear.
August 12, 1960
Maloney, Paul
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