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Caduceus

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A carved caduceus, which is a mythological winged staff with intertwined serpents, decorates the entrance to a wing of old Wisconsin General Hospital (1924-1979), 1300 University Avenue on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
February 27, 1977
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created February 27, 1977

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01323E
Legacy ID
WHi 37219

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