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Street Scene

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View down road, with railroad tracks in the foreground. On the left is an automobile repair shop with two cars parked near the gas pumps. A man is standing and leaning against the gas pump, and a woman is sitting on a box at the front of the shop.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00638

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G83
Legacy ID
WHi 86384

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