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Washerwomen at Putnam Camp in Keene Valley

: Washerwomen at Putnam Camp in Keene Valley

Two women doing laundry at Putnam Camp using a hand wringer and wooden wash tub. The woman on the right (ironing) is not identified; the woman on the left is Retina Heald. Circa 1890. Keene Valley, NY. Donated by Reeta Hanmer, niece of Retina Heald. Courtesy of the Keene Valley Library Archives

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