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Soldiers Bunks at Fort Holt

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Drawing of a soldier holding a cup, standing next to his bunk at Fort Holt. Civil War firearms are in the closet on the right. Another man is in the background working (seen through an open doorway of the room.)

Creator:
Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914 (draftsman)

Publication Information

Creator Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914 (draftsman)
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 drawing
Dimensions 13 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection A. Simplot papers and drawings, 1866-1911
Call Number PH 1558.6
Media Number Box 1,Folder 6
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464087602121
Finding Aid http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph01558

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011D5V
Legacy ID
WHi 32879

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