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Oxen Pulling Logs

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Men posed with a team of four oxen harnessed to pull a loaded logging sled.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 21.57

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JBE
Legacy ID
WHi 5823

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