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Capitol Christmas Tree

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Elevated view of the 35-foot tall Christmas tree heavily draped with tinsel standing in the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol building.

Date Created:
December 17, 1958
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created December 17, 1958

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.7142

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0123R0
Legacy ID
WHi 100472

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