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Commissary Steamer

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"Comisary [sic] Steamer — Pittsburg Landing." Steamboat on river near Shiloh, Tennessee.

Date Created:
circa 1862
Creator:
Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914 (draftsman)

Publication Information

Creator Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914 (draftsman)
Date Created circa 1862
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 drawing
Dimensions 12 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection A. Simplot papers and drawings, 1866-1911
Call Number PH 1558.19
Media Number Box 1,Folder 17
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
W011DC0
Legacy ID
WHi 32936

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