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Preparing a Seed Bed

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An Ojibwe man is standing and holding the reins of his team of two horses hitched to a harrow. Two boys are standing behind him. In the background are leafless trees beyond the field.

Date Created:
1925

Publication Information

Date Created
1925

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 8 cm

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Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JNM
Legacy ID
WHi 123124

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