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Polishing the Chrome

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A man polishes his 12-cylinder Lincoln Coupe as part of a classic car show at Rank & Son Buick-GMC Truck.

Date Created:
September 14, 1987
Creator:
Phelps, Jeffrey

Publication Information

Creator Phelps, Jeffrey
Date Created September 14, 1987

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137DY
Legacy ID
WHi 23175

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