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Potato Field

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A view of a potato field showing the rows of potatoes, with men standing near full bushels. Caption reads: "An Aroostook Potato Field. Houlton, ME."

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Smith, O. M.

Publication Information

Creator
Smith, O. M.
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)01589

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011J42
Legacy ID
WHi 72896

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