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Steamer Thomas Jefferson
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Drawing of the Great Lakes steamer Thomas Jefferson. Caption: "Thomas Jefferson 1834, Built at Erie, Pa., wood, 428 tons, by S. Jenkins, for C. M. Reed and others, Buffalo and Detroit route. Dismantled 1846."
1895
Stanton, Samuel Ward (illustrator)
Publication Information
| Creator | Stanton, Samuel Ward (illustrator) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1895 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Steamboats and modern steam launches |
|---|---|
| Call Number | VM623 S72 no.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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