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The inventor of powdered wine, 47-year-old Donald Pilla of Burlington, tests new products in his basement
The inventor of powdered wine, 47-year-old Donald Pilla of Burlington, tests new products in his basement

The inventor of powdered wine, 47-year-old Donald Pilla of Burlington, tests new products in his basement

Date3/20/1978
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132159F
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