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Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) Indians Picking Cranberries

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Panoramic slightly elevated view of Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) Indians harvesting cranberries by hand at Gebhart's Marsh.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number PH 2953

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129HQ
Legacy ID
WHi 117985

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