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High Altar

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Hand-tinted postcard showing detail of the high altar at the church on Holy Hill. Caption reads: "High Altar, Holy Hill, Wis."

Date Created:
before 1947
Creator:
Seidl, Joseph F.

Publication Information

Creator Seidl, Joseph F.
Date Created before 1947

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 8423

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012BCL
Legacy ID
WHi 131613

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