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Children Wading in Lake

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Three girls wade in a lake near Alma while another watches from a pier. A boy fishes from from a boat nearby.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950
Call Number PH 6131, 3/9
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
W012HYB
Legacy ID
WHi 25668

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