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Excursion on Steamer "Sidney"

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The sternwheel excursion, "Sidney," loading passengers at Red Wing. The gangplank is lowered and passengers are on deck and on the landing. Later named Washington.

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Physical Description

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Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 30.72 (top)

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013J6X
Legacy ID
WHi 5679

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