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Basswood Eagle Carving

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Basswood carving of an eagle, inspired by "Old Abe" of the Civil War 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, in the American Club Restaurant of the Kohler Company. A man and a woman are seated posing in front of the carving and a set table is visible in the background.

Date Created:
1961
Creator:
Rozumalski, Theodore

Publication Information

Creator Rozumalski, Theodore
Date Created 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 19 x 27 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 17.64

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013J1S
Legacy ID
WHi 79771

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