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Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."

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The sternwheel excursion, "J.S." in the moonlight on the Mississippi River taken in 1906.

Date Created:
March 20, 1905

Publication Information

Date Created March 20, 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 523084

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ATN
Legacy ID
WHi 6074

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