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The Red Wing
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The sternwheel packet, Red Wing, at a landing on the upper Mississippi River between 1870 and 1882. The sign painted over the wheel reads: "Keokuk Northern Line Packet Redwing." There is a bridge in the background on the right.
1870
Taylor's Gallery
Publication Information
| Creator | Taylor's Gallery |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | Album 28.91 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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