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Scouring Pans

Image

A boy kneeling down to scrub a pot that is resting in a basin of soapy water.

Date Created:
May 26, 1956
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created
May 26, 1956

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A3W
Legacy ID
WHi 11564

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