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Farmworkers Taking a Break

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Group of farm workers, men and women, posing in a field, holding various beverages. One man has his arm over a barrel on a stand in the center. In the background is a tree-lined ridge.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Witt, Matthew

Publication Information

Creator
Witt, Matthew
Date Created
1913

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 5488

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013689
Legacy ID
WHi 25036

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Farmworkers Taking a Break

Farmworkers Taking a Break

1913

Group of farm workers, men and women, posed in a field, holding various beverages. One man has his arm over a barrel on a stand in the center. In the background is a tree-lined ridge.

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