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Group Posed by Blockhouse
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A group of possibly both American and British soldiers standing just outside a blockhouse fortification. There are piles of logs and an axe on the ground in front of the group. The soldier on the left appears to have a M1917 rifle over his shoulder. There are wooden buildings in the background, perhaps barracks.
1918
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1918 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Robert Colton Johnson papers and photographs, 1879-1970 |
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| Call Number | (U621)026 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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