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A Beaver Pool

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Sketch of a beaver pool lined with trees, including various depictions of Indians hunting beaver.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 5587

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AT0
Legacy ID
WHi 35061

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