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Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894 [D.C. Blossom General Merchandise]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05475.06 Author/Creator: Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894 Place Written: Oklahoma City, Ok. Type: Photograph Date: 1889-1892 Pagination: 1 photograph : sepia ; 16. x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Eight men standing on the porch of a store. Building is clapboard with brick front. Inscription on verso: "Atoka, I. T. Mr. McLaughlin (wearing derby) Father of Ed. [illegible] husband of Nettie. Mr. D. H. niece." Partially cut off ink inscription: "501 N. Georgia." [Glossy collodian or gelatin print with neutral/brown hues.]

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