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Will Mowing the Lawn

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Will von der Sump, wearing work clothes and a hat, is pushing a reel lawn mower in front of a low fence near shrubs. There is a wooded hill in the background.

Date Created:
May 14, 1905
Creator:
Von der Sump Family

Publication Information

Creator
Von der Sump Family
Date Created
May 14, 1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 7115.22

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013M32
Legacy ID
WHi 144644

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