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Bird's Eye View

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Elevated view of town with farm fields in the foreground, and low, rolling hills in the background. There is a church steeple in the far background on the right, and an awning on a building in the middle says "Shoes."

Date Created:
1912
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)01655

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GKU
Legacy ID
WHi 99514

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