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Locomobile
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Automobile parked in front of the boathouse at Black Point. The description of the photograph written by Ernst Schmidt states, "A 1924 Loco which I just purchased; at Black Point, Lake Geneva, on April 5." Geneva Lake is in the background on the left beyond the trees.
April 5, 1931
Publication Information
| Date Created | April 5, 1931 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 16 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | Black Point Estate.43.151 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Conditions For Use | This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. |
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Department of Administration |
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