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Tree Stumps

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Stumpland with a (farm?) in northern Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Melvin E. Diemer collection, circa 1910-1955
Call Number PH 5000.684-689.0688

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0136QH
Legacy ID
WHi 106381

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