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Gasoline Station

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A gasoline station decorated with flags and pennants. Billboards are along the back fence.

Date Created:
August 18, 1963
Creator:
Vanderbilt, Paul

Publication Information

Creator Vanderbilt, Paul
Date Created August 18, 1963

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990)
Call Number (X2)15714

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139Y0
Legacy ID
WHi 65611

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