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Gerke Twins

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Julie Gerke and Juliette Gerke, 9-year-old twins, photographed through the Grand piano with their heads on their arms. They are wearing matching dresses, and flowers are in their hair.

Date Created:
March 22, 1944
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created March 22, 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.A0672

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AO5
Legacy ID
WHi 13431

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