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Chess Game

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Forest Middleton, left, and Arthur Strelow, play chess with the board resting on their knees. Drapes hang in a doorway; there are also two round tables with tablecloths in the room.

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Middleton, Clara, 1852-1910

Publication Information

Creator Middleton, Clara, 1852-1910
Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.5.98

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01372V
Legacy ID
WHi 81836

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