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Christmas 1928

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A large Christmas tree, putz (nativity) scene and gifts fill the living room of the Herbert P. Brumder residence, 2030 East Lafayette Place. The tree is decorated with a variety of ornaments, tinsel and electric lights. There is a small typewriter in an open case at left. On the right is a small lathe, drill press and saw. On the floor in front of the tree, small toy soldiers defend two miniature walled cities with castles and towers.

Date Created:
December 1928

Publication Information

Date Created December 1928

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Brumder family and Milwaukee German ancestry research papers, 1844-2014
Call Number PH Milwaukee Mss 229.10.ChristmasWinter1928
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126509302121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mil00229

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0126AK
Legacy ID
WHi 141402

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