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George W. Hall, Jr., Circus Performer

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George W. Hall, Jr., noted Evansville, Wisconsin, circus performer, as a young boy, holding a snake and wearing copper-toed boots.

Date Created:
1868

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created 1868

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Circus and rodeo photographs, circa 1875- circa 1940
Call Number PH 2987 (3)
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465797402121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129QK
Legacy ID
WHi 23697

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