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Farmer Making Soap

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The farmer and his wife are making soap outdoors. Lye is made by letting rain water seep through wood ashes for several months. Lye and fat produce soap. The leach barrel or hopper in this image contains lye.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Smith, Joseph, Dr.

Publication Information

Creator
Smith, Joseph, Dr.
Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(S65)43

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01376Z
Legacy ID
WHi 1949

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