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The Old Dells House

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A copy of an older photograph by H.H. Bennett. The description reads: "With two women under trees in front of ruined building. The women are Mrs. Greene and her daughter, Mrs. Horace Upham. Uphams owned the island."

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number (C7)6541
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PB5
Legacy ID
WHi 65811

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