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Another World

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Sparks are flying as a welder is working on a column.

Date Created:
1957
Creator:
Opsahl, Stan

Publication Information

Creator Opsahl, Stan
Date Created 1957

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0146VZ
Legacy ID
WHi 143339

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