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Marble Frieze

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Detail of carved marble frieze in a side panel by the Governor's Conference Room fireplace in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Date Created:
April 1991
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created April 1991

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131ZJ
Legacy ID
WHi 44105

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