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William F. Vilas

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Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of William F. Vilas posing with one hand on a law book and the other inside his long overcoat.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
10 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
NF Vilas, William F.

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0138N8
Legacy ID
WHi 5091

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