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Emigrant Landing in New York

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Large group of people leaving a steam ship, some transporting large chests of their belongings.

Date Created:
1858
Creator:
Hennessy, William John, 1839-1917

Publication Information

Creator Hennessy, William John, 1839-1917
Date Created 1858

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harper's weekly
Call Number AP2 H32, June 26, 1858, p.405

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012P3F
Legacy ID
WHi 79119

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