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Fresh Vegetable Vendors

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Two African American women pose with baskets of fresh vegetables on their heads while selling their produce. A building with an exterior brick chimney is behind them.

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Physical Description

Format
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Dimensions
21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A62)07236

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011DVL
Legacy ID
WHi 37368

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