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Clearing the Land

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Man and woman using a double-handled saw to clear trees from their land.

Date Created:
1905

Publication Information

Date Created
1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A7W
Legacy ID
WHi 41460

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