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Working with a Compost Pile

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A man cutting down a compost pile with a shovel.

Date Created:
June 1923
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created June 1923

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 22 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 21
Media Number Box 11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130AT
Legacy ID
WHi 44284

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