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Picnic Point

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View across Lake Mendota towards Picnic Point, framed by a willow tree, and a rowboat pulled up on the shoreline.

Date Created:
May 5, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created May 5, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.2484B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BN9
Legacy ID
WHi 19286

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