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Street Scene — Post Office

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A man and his two children pose at the corner near the post office.

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
unknown

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013G4R
Legacy ID
WHi 83947

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