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Final Touch

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A baker puts the final touch on the frosting of a layer cake with a spatula. A pile of cake boards and an unfrosted cake are on the table in front of him.

Date Created:
January 1973
Creator:
Brody, Daniel S.

Publication Information

Creator
Brody, Daniel S.
Date Created
January 1973

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Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013L1N
Legacy ID
WHi 146866

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