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Slab Bacon Curing on Rack
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Slabs of unsliced bacon attached to metal combs, which are hanging to cure on a metal rack. The slabs are stamped "Oscar Mayer Approved" with additional inspection information.
circa 1940-1949
Korling, Torkel
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W014C88
WHi 135207
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