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Maypole Dancers on Bascom Hill

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Maypole dancers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Bascom Hill (Main Hill). In the foreground is the Lincoln Monument. In the distance is the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Date Created:
1916

Publication Information

Contributor Park, Dorothy
Date Created 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 phototgraph
Dimensions 23 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Dorothy park photographic and film collection, circa 1900-circa 1955
Call Number PH 4905
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125996902121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04905

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012DMJ
Legacy ID
WHi 3159

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