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Butcher

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A butcher holds a knife as he weighs a piece of meat on a hanging scale. A male customer wearing a one-piece work suit and hat waits on the opposite side of the counter.

Date Created:
1921
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1921

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 15 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z
Media Number Box 50,Folder 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130SM
Legacy ID
WHi 82862

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