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Hosiery Workers Laughing at Highlander

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A group of four hosiery workers participating in a skit and wearing accessories made from newspaper, as part of a Highlander Folk School workshop. Joie Willimetz second from right.

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Source Collection Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
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W012PVV
Legacy ID
WHi 52093

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