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Boys Learning to Sew

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Boys learning to sew. Original caption reads: "Sewing Lesson for Boys of the 7th and 8th grades. These boys are learning how to sew on buttons."

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1913

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 96
Media Number
Box 49

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130JM
Legacy ID
WHi 79304

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