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John R. Commons in Suit

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Candid portrait of John Commons posing in front of a lace curtain with his hands in his pockets. This may have been taken while he was at Syracuse University in New York.

Date Created:
1895

Publication Information

Date Created
1895

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
NF Commons, John R.

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0138II
Legacy ID
WHi 35530

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