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Shopping on the Capitol Square

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Several people peer into a storefront window on Capitol Square. This window shopping is perhaps in preparation for the Christmas holiday.

Date Created:
1956
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Vesey, Richard
Date Created
1956

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(V4)259

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013F4D
Legacy ID
WHi 60528

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