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Pipestone Quarry

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Large pieces of stone are scattered on the gound near the smooth wall of a shallow quarry. Vegetation is growing on the surface above the wall and among the stones.

Date Created:
1930

Publication Information

Date Created
1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013JQ4
Legacy ID
WHi 122435

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