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Street Scene

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A horse and carriage travels down a main street lined with retail shops and parked automobiles. On the left is a barber pole on the curb, and a clock hangs from a storefront. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk on the right. Banners hang over the street in the background.

Date Created:
1917
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1917

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
W013G89
Legacy ID
WHi 90679

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