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Ho-Chunk Girl and Boy with Smallpox

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An unidentified young Ho-Chunk boy and girl with smallpox are standing outside of their home. The Ho-Chunk girl is wrapped in a shawl and is standing on the left, and the Ho-Chunk boy standing on the right is posing wearing only a shirt.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V2)3342

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZLB
Legacy ID
WHi 63929

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