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Chess Sets

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A collection of chess sets displayed on a table with Walter Thomas Mills' 1904 book "The Struggle for Existence."

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Middleton Family

Publication Information

Creator Middleton Family
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.1.36

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137BO
Legacy ID
WHi 84013

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