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Urban Garden

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A man is using a garden plow to cultivate an urban garden located near a row of commercial brick buildings.

Date Created:
1918
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z
Media Number
Box 52,Folder 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130VR
Legacy ID
WHi 82694

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