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Norwegian Family with Possessions
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Norwegian family posing with their household possessions, in front of their home. The man dressed in military uniform is a Civil War veteran. Madison, Wisconsin (area), ca. 1870-1879. The family is in a yard around a table adorned with a lace cloth. Coffee cups, figurines and books are on the table. On the left is a man holding a newspaper that says "Norden." A baby sits in a buggy behind him. In the rear is a man dressed in a military uniform and, behind him, a man with a rake. On the right is a woman with a tray of beverages and, in front, a rocking horse.
1870
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Publication Information
| Creator | Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Dahl, Lewis |
| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Andreas Larsen Dahl photographs, 1870-1880, 1910-1915 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (D3)18 |
| Media Number | Box 1 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465624302121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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