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Skidding a Log

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Man driving two horses which are skidding a log out of the woods to the logging road.

Date Created:
circa 1872-1920

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1872-1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
15 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014771
Legacy ID
WHi 77341

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