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Barn Raising
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Group of men working on a barn raising, showing some of the workers up on the frame securing the timbers, and other workers carrying more timbers into position. A group of four small children sit on the ground in the foreground. A smaller building is on the right beside the tower support for a windmill. The rear of an automobile and a pile of bound shingles are on the left. In the background are wooded hills.
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950 |
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| Call Number | PH 2859.5 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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