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Ferry and Ferryman

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A ferryman poses on his docked ferry. Two horses are loaded on the ferry.

Date Created:
May 26, 1894
Creator:
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913

Publication Information

Creator Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Date Created May 26, 1894

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Reuben Gold Thwaites papers, 1843-1960
Call Number (T53)176

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013DDF
Legacy ID
WHi 59164

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