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Highway Trailer

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Twin refrigerated trailers, "coldmobiles," manufactured by the Highway Trailer Co. of Edgerton.

Date Created:
1948

Publication Information

Date Created 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 514

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AE7
Legacy ID
WHi 40855

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