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Military Ball Invitation
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Printed invitation to the 2nd annual military ball of the Light Horse Squadron of Milwaukee. The invitation is printed in blue and gold and features illustrations of the Exposition Building where the event was to be held. Members of the unit are dancing and on horseback.
April 29, 1882
Publication Information
| Date Created | April 29, 1882 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 15 x 23 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Ephemera collection, circa 1850-circa 2000 |
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| Call Number | PH 2724 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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