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Fancy Dress Party

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Cabinet card of a group portrait of four men in front of a painted backdrop. Two are dressed in male formal attire, with top hats. The other men are dressed in female attire, including dresses, hats, stockings and shoes. Three of the men are also wearing wigs.

Date Created:
August 19, 1887
Creator:
Bowring, Thomas D. (De Pere, Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Bowring, Thomas D. (De Pere, Wis.)
Date Created
August 19, 1887

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 3396

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AAV
Legacy ID
WHi 83336

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