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Abraham Schmocker Seated Outside His Log Cabin

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Abraham Schmocker, a "hermit" who lived in "Stumptown" near Alma, seated on a bench outside his log cabin, holding a cat.

Date Created:
1885
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created 1885

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950
Call Number (G473)172
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
W012I0S
Legacy ID
WHi 25660

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