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Workers Separating Rice from Stalks

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Two women stand while separating rice from the stalks. Two children stand between them to watch. The description on the lower right hand side says: "separating rice from the stalks."

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4089.1.028
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146EU
Legacy ID
WHi 111195

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