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Snow Blockade

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Two children are standing on top of a large snowbank.

Date Created:
March 7, 1881

Publication Information

Date Created March 7, 1881

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 1773

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BG4
Legacy ID
WHi 142153

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