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Photographs

Telephone Exchange

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A female telephone operator posing sitting at the switchboard.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Carr, Elmer E.

Publication Information

Creator Carr, Elmer E.
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Little River and Big Falls, Wisconsin, photographs, circa 1900
Call Number (C3)660

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141CF
Legacy ID
WHi 22737

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