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Women's Building

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Fairgoers walk past the Women's Building at the Wisconsin State Fair. The sign on the front reads: Women's Dept."

Date Created:
circa 1920-1929
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator
Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created
circa 1920-1929

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4072

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PRM
Legacy ID
WHi 33502

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