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Chassis Assembly

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General Motors chassis assembly. Men are working among the machinery.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6254

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129R0
Legacy ID
WHi 6635

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