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Martha Buelke with her Cow

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Grandma Martha (Goetsch) Buelke posed in front of a barn with her favorite cow. She is holding a milking pail.

Date Created:
1899
Creator:
Buelke, William

Publication Information

Creator Buelke, William
Date Created 1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Krueger family papers, 1852-1991
Call Number (B91)97

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0134VA
Legacy ID
WHi 2016

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