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"Wisconsin" Mural Painting

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"Wisconsin," a mural painting by Edwin Howland Blashfield in the Assembly Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The theme is Wisconsin Past, Present, and Future.

Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01322W
Legacy ID
WHi 44109

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Assembly Chamber from Visitors' Gallery

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Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"

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Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"

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Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman is depicted holding a bunch of grapes.

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