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Frosting

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Thick ice encrusting a water tower. Trees and a fence are at the base.

Date Created:
January 1964
Creator:
Arendt, Vern

Publication Information

Creator Arendt, Vern
Date Created January 1964

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 12

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PB5
Legacy ID
WHi 145196

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