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Lakefront Lanscape

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Pencil drawing of Lake Michigan shoreline in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A few trees frame the arc of the shore and steamboats are visible along the distant shore.

Date Created:
August 1852
Creator:
Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)

Publication Information

Creator Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)
Date Created August 1852
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 drawing
Dimensions 25 x 32 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Adolf Johann Hoeffler drawings, 1852
Call Number PH 349 (3)
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465622902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011DAU
Legacy ID
WHi 31175

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