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Three Birches

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A copse of birch trees in the woods alongside a lake.

Date Created:
1949
Creator:
Schweet, Shirley

Publication Information

Creator
Schweet, Shirley
Date Created
1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Series 2779, box 3 , fldr 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PD5
Legacy ID
WHi 141038

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