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Dutch Milk Wagon

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A milkman pauses to dispense milk from the tap of a large milk can on his dog-powered delivery cart in Rotterdam, Holland.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 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
W012A22
Legacy ID
WHi 9357

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