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Butcher Shop
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Interior view of the M.E. Lawrence butcher shop. Meat carcasses are hanging along the wall on the left behind a wood and wire barrier. Stools are along the barrier in front, and in the center is a counter. jBehind the counter is a display of sausages and other meats hanging from a display along with a hanging scale.
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photographs of Door County, Wisconsin, 1900-1999 |
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| Call Number | PH 4085 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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