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Water Softener Demonstration

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C.E. Bates Plumbing Company salesman showing the Trupar water softener to a customer, 1425 Regent Street.

Date Created:
September 29, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created September 29, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.2960B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013B11
Legacy ID
WHi 18426

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