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Photographs

Milk Dispenser

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Mr. Robot, a coin operated milk vending machine promoted by the Wisconsin Dairy Caravan, dispenses milk into a paper cup.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Mueller, Edgar G.

Publication Information

Creator Mueller, Edgar G.
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6438

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A0I
Legacy ID
WHi 9348

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