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Mills Dewey-Chicago Triplet Slot Machine
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- Creator:Mills Novelty Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 77.75 in (197.49 cm)Depth: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-70271stDibs: LU891110127643
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