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Illustration of Madison

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A watercolor painting depicting a distant view of the city of Madison, circa 1850-1851.

Date Created:
1850
Creator:
Wengler, Johann Baptist, 1816-1899

Publication Information

Creator
Wengler, Johann Baptist, 1816-1899
Date Created
1850

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
Unknown

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 675

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UUA
Legacy ID
WHi 51925

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