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Pouring Maple Sap into Vat

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Harvey Blue, standing next to a wood burning fire pit. He is pouring maple sap into a large vat, which is in a forest clearing.

Date Created:
circa 1950-1959
Creator:
Mueller, Andrew John

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Creator Mueller, Andrew John
Date Created circa 1950-1959

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011PAX
Legacy ID
WHi 83842

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