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Two Native American Infants
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Two Native American infants wrapped in cradleboards. A woman is on the left holding one of the boards, which are propped outdoors in front of trees. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt, the first curator of photography at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Northwestern Photo Service
Publication Information
| Creator | Northwestern Photo Service |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990) |
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| Call Number | M94-200 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W013A86
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