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Colonial Dance

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Students of the Kehl School of Dance perform in colonial costumes. Leo Kehl, the son of the studio founder is wearing the dark costume on the right.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin, records, 1894-2015
Call Number PH M92-249.42

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01348B
Legacy ID
WHi 32464

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