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Young Girls Playing with Dolls

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Six young girls playing with dolls on a porch.

Date Created:
circa 1900-1909
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created
circa 1900-1909

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
10 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HXU
Legacy ID
WHi 4595

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