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Birch Bark Canoe, Chain of Lakes, Wis.

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One man sits in the bow and one man stands on shore holding the stern of a birch bark canoe at the edge of a lake. They may be Indians. The man in the canoe is smoking a pipe.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)

Publication Information

Creator Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)
Date Created circa 1910-1919
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Alfred A. Bish photographs, circa 1889-1916
Call Number (B5)252
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465702102121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011LW7
Legacy ID
WHi 82760

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