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Water Wheel

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View across water towards a water wheel, probably used for irrigation, near a shoreline. Ducks are swimming in the water near the tall grass is growing on the shoreline, and trees are in the far background.

Creator:
International Harvester Company

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Creator
International Harvester Company

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Collection Information

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Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011MKS
Legacy ID
WHi 119927

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