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Three Dolls

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Three dolls from the collection of the photographer's wife, Alice Kent Trimpey, are posed seated at a small table with a tea set. The dolls date from the mid-nineteenth century; the doll on the left was known as "Miss Luciny."

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt

Publication Information

Creator Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Ephraim Burt Trimpey photographs, circa 1910-1940
Call Number (T811)51
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126162902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012G75
Legacy ID
WHi 72510

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