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Betsy's Abode

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A woman poses in front of her log cabin with her dog.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950
Call Number PH 6131, 4/6
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465633402121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06131

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HYP
Legacy ID
WHi 25065

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