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Making Maple Sugar

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A child is standing on a log lying on the ground in a clearing. There is a barrel on the left, and a campfire in the background.

Date Created:
1919
Creator:
Mattis, George

Publication Information

Creator Mattis, George
Date Created 1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection George Mattis photographs, 1916-1929, 1970, 1982, undated
Call Number M84-235
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125981502121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014846
Legacy ID
WHi 36380

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