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Lighted Jack-o-Lanterns

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Parents with children at a carved pumpkin, or jack-o-lantern, display on lawn on Halloween night.

Date Created:
October 31, 1986
Creator:
Orton, Jack

Publication Information

Creator Orton, Jack
Date Created October 31, 1986

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 9018

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129TN
Legacy ID
WHi 6902

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