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Specimen Museum

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A man seated in front of specimen drawers examines several varieties of moths and butterflies. On top of the cases are several taxidermy mounts including owls, a duck, a goose and blue jay.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B1Y
Legacy ID
WHi 59194

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Photographs
Natural History Exhibit

Natural History Exhibit

A young man poses in front of a Natural History exhibit which includes a glass case of shells, butterflies and moths mounted on the wall. He donated his collection to Upper Iowa University.

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Photographs
Duck Hunters

Duck Hunters

Two men standing holding guns, with birds draped around their necks from hunt. Line strung between trees shows additional kill from duck hunt. A dog is sitting in the grass between the men.

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Photographs
Woman Playing Piano

Woman Playing Piano

A young woman (Grace) plays music while seated at the piano.

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Photographs
Robot and Baby

Robot and Baby

circa 1960-1969

An infant being pushed in a baby flyer (baby carriage) by a robot in Leeds, England.

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Drawings
French Fur Traders at La Baye

French Fur Traders at La Baye

Several French fur traders negotiating with native Indians at La Baye.

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Photographs
View Through Trees

View Through Trees

Forest view through dense growth of trees and plants. The word "Flambeau" is written on the back of the photograph.

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