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Starkness Offshore

Image

Wood from a dead tree on the Lake Wisconsin shoreline protruding from the water, and silhouetted against the reflection of a dramatic sky. The far shore is in the far background.

Date Created:
1954
Creator:
Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.

Publication Information

Creator Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.
Date Created 1954

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 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P76
Legacy ID
WHi 144271

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