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Bells for sale Clothing market. - Frank G. Carpenter collection

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Bells for sale Clothing market. - Frank G. Carpenter collection

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Summary

Photographs show (top) display area for large bells hanging from cross members at outdoor market; (bottom) several men, some carrying pants, and a boy carrying products for the market.

Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

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Date

1900 - 1910

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Contributors

Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924, photographer

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Source

Library of Congress

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http://www.loc.gov/

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