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Sanitary Garbage Pail

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A metal sanitary garbage pail attaches underneath the kitchen sink and pipes at the farmhouse of Miss Lella Gaddis.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 57
Media Number
Box 31

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0149YD
Legacy ID
WHi 78959

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