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Men Operating MEC&MC Overhead Monorail Hoist

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Two men operating the hand controls of a Milwaukee Electric Crane & Manufacturing Company overhead monorail hoist.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012OSZ
Legacy ID
WHi 61578

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