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Dancing in Henry Thomas' Yard

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Dancing in Henry Thomas' yard led by Tefferteller. Next to the fiddler is Uncle Willy Marlowe, a neighbor. Henry Thomas is sitting on the porch.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017
Call Number PH 4260.1134

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012PYP
Legacy ID
WHi 52174

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