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Blacksmith Shop

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Four men are posing inside the blacksmith shop at Montello Granite Co.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey records, 1899-1930
Call Number PH 3086

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PBP
Legacy ID
WHi 155322

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