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Publication Information
| Creator | Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846- |
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| Date Created | circa 1890-1899 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950 |
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| Call Number | (G472)40 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465633402121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06131 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Wintery View of Mississippi River
1890
A view from a hill overlooking the town of Alma, on the banks of the Mississippi River, which is frozen. Several churches and residential houses are visible.
Boys on Mississippi River
circa 1890-1899
Groups of boys on the Mississippi River shore undressing for a swim. Alma is visible across the river.
Steamer "Quincy"
circa 1890-1899
Steamer "Quincy" of the St. Louis, Davenport, & St. Paul Line in the Mississippi River.
Gesell Children Studio Portrait
circa 1890-1899
Four of the Gesell children in a studio setting in front of a painted backdrop.
Gerhard Gesell, Jr., in Baseball Uniform
circa 1890-1899
Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Gerhard Gesell, Jr., wearing a baseball uniform.
Mississippi River View and Bluff
circa 1890-1899
Man standing on bluff with Mississippi River far below in the background.
