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Fort Armstong

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Hand-colored lithograph of Fort Armstrong, based on a drawing by Henry Lewis. Includes boats on the Mississippi River.

Date Created:
1829
Creator:
Lewis, Henry, 1819-1904

Publication Information

Creator Lewis, Henry, 1819-1904
Date Created 1829

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 27 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number F353 L672

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JIN
Legacy ID
WHi 48770

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