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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-20-01-77
Date Range
May 28, 1922
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
"Willis and Ruth at Cornwall Iron Mines."
Provenance
From MG-37 Ellsworth Edwards Collection
Date Range
May 28, 1922
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Search Terms
Cornwall, Lebanon County
Cornwall Iron Furnace
Mines
Place
Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.25 x 4.25 inches
Object ID
1-20-01-77
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Title
Chickies Furnaces
Object ID
3-22-01-04
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Chickies Furnaces
Description
Chickies Furnaces, Chickies, Lancaster County, Penna. Four photographs mounted on cardstock.
No. 1 Furnace. Built in 1845. Rebuilt in 1887.
No. 2 Furnace. Built in 1854. Rebuilt in 1889.
Chestnut Hill Ore Mines, six miles from furnaces.
Limestone Quarries, at furnaces.
Provenance
Transferred from Curatorial
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Classification
3-22-01-04
Search Terms
Chickies Iron Furnace
Furnaces
Mines
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
7.25 x 9.25 inches
Dimention Details
Photographs on 22 x 26 inch cardstock
Object ID
3-22-01-04
Notes
Stored in flat case in Archives West
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Images
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Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Object ID
JD-01-10-74
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Description
Cornwall ore train at side of open pit mine
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Cornwall Iron Furnace
Mines
Railroads
Locomotives
Place
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
5 x 5 inches
Object ID
JD-01-10-74
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-20-01-84
Date Range
May 28, 1922
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Group of people on rocks with railroad tracks in foreground. At Cornwall Iron Mine.
Provenance
From MG-37 Ellsworth Edwards Collection
Date Range
May 28, 1922
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Search Terms
Cornwall Iron Furnace
Mines
Place
Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
2.25 x 4.25 inches
Object ID
1-20-01-84
Images
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
none
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Iron Works Forge
Forges
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I001
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Location: Near Pine Grove Iron Works.
Document type: Specifications for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I002
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Iron Works Forge
Forges
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I002
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1845.
Location: At ford near Pine Grove Iron Works in Little Britain Twp., on public highway to Peach Botton, Fulton Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Iron Works Forge
Forges
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Reports
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I003
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1845.
Location: Near Pine Grove Iron Works in Little Britain Twp., on public highway to Peach Botton, Fulton Twp.
Document type: Report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Iron Works Forge
Forges
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: Near Pine Grove Iron Works in Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I002
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Lancaster
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Forges
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1840.
Location: On road from Lancaster City to Martic Iron Works.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-04-04-01
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Martic Forge Covered Bridge, built 1884, destroyed by fire in 1919.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Bridges
Martic Forge Covered Bridge
Covered bridges
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
7 x 6 inches
Object ID
2-04-04-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- "Lancaster County Day" at Valley Forge - May 12, 1928. Crowd gathered outside.
Object ID
1-06-06-82
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- "Lancaster County Day" at Valley Forge - May 12, 1928. Crowd gathered outside.
Description
"Lancaster County Day" at Valley Forge - May 12, 1928. Crowd gathered outside.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Day
Valley Forge, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
ripped in several places
Object ID
1-06-06-82
Images
Less detail
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Object ID
JD-02-04-50
Date Range
c. 1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Description
Lancaster and Southern trolley car leaving Martic Forge for Rawlinsville.
Provenance
From folder labeled "Lancaster and York Furnace Street Railway Photos"
Date Range
c. 1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Trolleys
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Rawlinsville, Martic Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
JD-02-04-50
Images
Less detail
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Object ID
JD-02-04-51
Date Range
October 27, 1946
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Description
Conestoga Traction Company trolley No. 54, National Railroad Historical Society railfan trip. Photo taken at Ephrata junction, just south of Ephrata.
Provenance
From folder labeled "Lancaster and York Furnace Street Railway Photos"
Date Range
October 27, 1946
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Trolleys
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Rawlinsville, Martic Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
JD-02-04-51
Images
Less detail
Collection
Covered Bridge Album
Object ID
A-12-01-02
Date Range
1970
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Covered Bridge Album
Description
Baumgardner Mill Bridge between Martic Forge and Marticville
Date Range
1970
Creator
Krone, Herbert Brickley
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Covered bridges
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
A-12-01-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Buck Tavern
Taverns
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I001
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1840.
Location: On public road from the Buck Tavern to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., near Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Forges
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I003
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1844.
Location: At Martic Iron Works.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I012
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I012
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Location: At Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Document type: Specifications for bridge repair.
1 item, 33 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0155 I004
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0155 I004
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Location: At Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Document type: Specifications for bridge repair.
2 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0160 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Blueprints
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0160 I001
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Location: At Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Document type: Bridge blueprint.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-12-01-33
Date Range
1898
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Magnetic Ore Mine, Lancaster County. Digital image only.
Provenance
Original image owned by Noel Dorwart.
Date Range
1898
Creator
Dorwart, Harry M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Magnetic Ore Mine
Mines
Mining
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Condition
Not Rated
Object ID
2-12-01-33
Images
Less detail

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