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Cleopatra's Needle

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A view of Cleopatra's Needle with Devil's Lake in the background.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 9 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number CF 14594
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PGD
Legacy ID
WHi 66719

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