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Shopkeeper

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A smiling shopkeeper in traditional dress showing a ceramic cat to Leonore Middleton. There are shelves behind Leonore which are crowded with figurines.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990

Publication Information

Creator Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990
Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 4 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.8.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013779
Legacy ID
WHi 129332

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