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Capitol Steps Dancers

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The Fourth of July "living flag" created by costumed dancers from the Kehl Dance Studio, a school founded in Madison by Frederick W. Kehl in 1898. The Capitol Park was a frequent site for such civic and cultural activities in Madison.

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin, records, 1894-2015
Call Number M92-249.121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01347X
Legacy ID
WHi 23127

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