"Report on the J. & T. Pierce Ginning, Carding & Spinning Machine," 1931
THF134545 / "Report on the J. & T. Pierce Ginning, Carding & Spinning Machine," 1931 / page 1
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Report
Date Made
1931
Subject Date
1931
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.33.1
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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