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Burr Oaks

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Pencil drawing of Burr Oaks in the oak savanna setting of Madison, Wisconsin.

Date Created:
August 1852
Creator:
Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)

Publication Information

Creator Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)
Date Created August 1852
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 drawing
Dimensions 31 x 49 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Adolf Johann Hoeffler drawings, 1852
Call Number PH 349 (5)
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465622902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
United States
Country
Wisconsin
State
Dane
County
Madison
Community

1850-1859
Decade
Unique ID
W013ZJ2
Legacy ID
WHi 31186

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