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Yep Sing's Chinese Laundry

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Interior view of Yep Sing's Chinese Laundry. Clothing is hanging on a line and Yep Sing (second from left), Anna Erickson (center), and Carrie Aldra (right) are pressing clothes with hot irons. A man in a vest, hat and bow tie is standing on the left.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format
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Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0146OF
Legacy ID
WHi 89821

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