Memorandum to Frank Campsall regarding P.J. Culhane and His Monkey Bar Diorama, September 19, 1922
THF293267 / Memorandum to Frank Campsall regarding P.J. Culhane and His Monkey Bar Diorama, September 19, 1922
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Memorandum
Date Made
19 September 1922
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.285.160
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Typewriting
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 8.5 in
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