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Veteran Butcher

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Butcher Herman Nimmer positions his hand saw to cut a slab of meat.

Date Created:
September 8, 1956
Creator:
Stanfield, Foster C.

Publication Information

Creator Stanfield, Foster C.
Date Created September 8, 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 637

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A9L
Legacy ID
WHi 22954

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