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Weighing Cotton

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Men weigh(?) bales of cotton on a wooden platform, while other men load or unload bales onto a wagon drawn by mules.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 179, Pg.63

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012XPE
Legacy ID
WHi 52624

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