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Roofer on Roof

Image

View looking up towards a man laying new shingles on the roof of a house at 341 West Wilson Street.

Date Created:
May 10, 1935
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
May 10, 1935

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.5227B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BPQ
Legacy ID
WHi 15944

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