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"Simonizing" an Automobile

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Two men "simonizing" an automobile. Photographed for the Simonize Company of Chicago. A refrigerator for Coca-Cola products is in the back of the garage.

Date Created:
December 1947
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created December 1947

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Madison, Wisconsin, and vicinity photographs, 1906-1917
Call Number (M492)471

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0141ZH
Legacy ID
WHi 102699

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