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Construction Workers

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Construction workers on the job, with horse-drawn wagons in the background.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 595B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZUO
Legacy ID
WHi 83896

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