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Smelt Rigging
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Elevated view from shoreline towards a boy using a single paddle to propel a small rowboat on the Sheboygan River. There are five rigs set up along the shores to net smelt. There is a fence and hills along the opposite shoreline.
April 1938
Coon, C. L.
Publication Information
| Creator | Coon, C. L. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | April 1938 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (W535)743 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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