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Photograph caption dated December 9, 1954 reads "M. M. Pierce who has been shoeing horses throughout the United States and France for 56 years, holds some worn shoes. His pickup truck is equipped with forge he used in following trade. He has retired and is selling his equipment."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--San Fernando Valley Blacksmiths--California--San Fernando Valley Retirees--California--San Fernando Valley Blacksmithing--Equipment and supplies Pickup trucks--California--San Fernando Valley Horseshoes--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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