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Invitation to Idleness

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A tree-shaded bridge over a river, probably in a park.

Date Created:
July 1955
Creator:
Kietel, Robert D.

Publication Information

Creator Kietel, Robert D.
Date Created July 1955

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 7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P9Q
Legacy ID
WHi 144306

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