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Judging Corn
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A group of Native American men, women and children are posing around a table piled with ears of corn in front of a stage in an auditorium. Several of the men are holding and inspecting individual ears. On the left is a display of fair ribbons and a corn dryer. Bunting with a stars and stripes pattern is on the table, and hanging behind the group. A row of theater-style seats is in the foreground.
1920
Bauer, A. M.
Publication Information
| Creator | Bauer, A. M. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1920 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Transparencies of Native Americans in Wisconsin compiled by J.F. Wojta, circa 1930 |
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| Call Number | PH 1237.38 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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