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Policeman Directing Traffic

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View of a policeman standing in the street and directing traffic on State Street. Moving cars are in the background.

Date Created:
July 17, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
July 17, 1931

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.2714B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BS2
Legacy ID
WHi 19029

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