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Ice Fishing Shanties

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George Harris and other ice fishing shanties on Chequamegon Bay. One man is on skis moving across the snow and ice.

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Wisconsin Historical Society

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Creator
Wisconsin Historical Society

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Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm

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Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0125FY
Legacy ID
WHi 49130

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