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Bovine Bath

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A man hoses off a bovine participant at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 4072 livestock

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PPA
Legacy ID
WHi 25754

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