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Seneca Scenic View

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A scenic view over rolling hills with a road leading to the horizon. There are trees, fields and farm buildings on the left. In the foreground on the right is a brick building with milk cans on the porch and a stack of fuelwood in the yard.

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)01836

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GRF
Legacy ID
WHi 100135

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