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Fire Department

Image

Five men posed on a firetruck in the middle of a street in a business district. Storefronts are in the background on the left and right.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GPH
Legacy ID
WHi 101628

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