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Street Scene

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View down a long dirt road toward an intersection with two shops. On the left is a car parked outside the shop. Three men pose together at the corner. There are signs posted with the words, "August 21." On the right a man sits on the stoop of the shop with his dog.

Date Created:
1916
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1916

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G58
Legacy ID
WHi 83507

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