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Lizzie W. at Mission Dock

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Sailboat Lizzie W. at the Mission Dock. Captain Daniel Russell Angus, in the white sleeves, is at the tiller. The boat was named after Elizabeth Woods, the wife of Frederick Woods.

Date Created:
1900

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Date Created 1900

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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013L6O
Legacy ID
WHi 3379

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