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Jean Pond Miner with "Forward"

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Sculptor Jean Pond Miner working on her statue "Forward" in the Wisconsin Building at the Columbian Exposition.

Date Created:
1893

Publication Information

Date Created
1893

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
NF Pond Miner, Jean

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0138BK
Legacy ID
WHi 10592

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