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Greel's Shoe-shining Parlor, Indianapolis, Ind. Said he was 15 years old. Works some nights until 11. Taken at 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
Summary
Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1908
Contributors
Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer
Location
Indianapolis (Ind.), 39.76833, -86.15806
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
