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Hammering Nails

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A boy is sitting on the ground and getting ready to hammer nails through two boards.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012BDG
Legacy ID
WHi 132965

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