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Well Drilling

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Two men drilling a well in the Will's woods using a cable tool drilling rig powered by a team of two horses. A wagon, various pipes, and other drilling equipment stand around the men.

Date Created:
July 1901
Creator:
Krueger, Alexander

Publication Information

Creator
Krueger, Alexander
Date Created
July 1901

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(K91)554

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0134O4
Legacy ID
WHi 111493

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