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Photographs

"A Primitive Instinct"

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Two boys attempting to climb a wall on the facade of a building near a window.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
City Club of Milwaukee

Publication Information

Creator City Club of Milwaukee
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection City Club of Milwaukee records, 1909-1975
Call Number PH 2909
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464968102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mil000as

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129PD
Legacy ID
WHi 65237

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