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Tris Speaker on the farm

Tris Speaker on the farm

Hall of Famers, Tris SpeakerApril 23, 2023

Tris Speaker at his farm in Hubbard, Texas in the 1910s.

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Tris down on the farm

Year1910sItem Size2.5 x 4.25 and 1.5 x 2.5Item TypeVintage gelatin silver printsShare

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