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Radiophone

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A woman takes down menus and recipes that she hears on her radiophone.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 917

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129YJ
Legacy ID
WHi 11715

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