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Bleak November

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View from shoreline towards two men in a canoe near Birch Point on Little Elkhart Lake. The day is overcast. Around the point is another man in a boat, and tipis on the far shore in the background. The lake is lined with trees and marshy areas.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P67
Legacy ID
WHi 141328

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