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Kehl Dance Class

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Dance class in the ballroom at the Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin. Professor Kehl stands at the lower right, while a row of mothers watch from both sides of the room.

Date Created:
1907

Publication Information

Date Created 1907

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin, records, 1894-2015
Call Number PH M92-249.124

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01348X
Legacy ID
WHi 32463

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