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Paper caps are used to protect young melon plants (cantelopes) from sun and wind. Imperial County, California
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Paper caps are used to protect young melon plants (cantelopes) from sun and wind. Imperial County, California

Lee, Russell · 1942-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit linePaper caps are used to protect young melon plants (cantelopes) from sun and wind. Imperial County, California. 1942-01-01. Lee, Russell. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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