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Sleeping Porch

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Four beds line either side of the sleeping porch at the farmhouse of J.E. Joyce. A telephone is hanging on the wall and striped curtains are covering the opened windows.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1925

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 57
Media Number
Box 31

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130L9
Legacy ID
WHi 79238

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