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Thanksgiving Baskets

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A table and chairs are laden with rows of Thanksgiving baskets prepared by the Volunteers of America for distribution to needy families.

Date Created:
November 29, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
November 29, 1933

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.4294B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AQD
Legacy ID
WHi 16979

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