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Unknown Saw Mill. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0517 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 27.3 x 34.6 cm Order a Copy

The saw mill stands in the foreground of the image with a rall steam or smoke stack rising above te building. A man stands in front of it on the right side. Inscription on verso: "Gestnes."

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