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Fort Howard Drawing

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View of a fort with fortified walls and a flag flying from the fort. A river runs on the right of the image. A boat with sails floats on the river. Soldiers stand on the bank with rifles or bayonets.

Creator:
Crane, Frederika

Publication Information

Creator Crane, Frederika

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Green Bay.92

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013R6I
Legacy ID
WHi 31597

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