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Bonfire

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Men in hats are gathered around a nighttime bonfire, which was probably part of an anti-German demonstration.

Date Created:
1918
Creator:
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt

Publication Information

Creator Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 28 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Ephraim Burt Trimpey photographs, circa 1910-1940
Call Number PH 392 Box 1 Folder 1
Media Number Box 1,Folder 1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126162902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GC6
Legacy ID
WHi 106603

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