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Houseboat

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Flat boat or barge with a two-story wooden structure on it docked at a shoreline. Bluffs are in the background.

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
W013GUN
Legacy ID
WHi 101649

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