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Winter Winds

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Deserted farmstead with a cow standing in the snow at the base of a windmill. The wooden portions of the stone farmhouse are deteriorating, and many pieces have fallen to the ground.

Date Created:
1976
Creator:
Arendt, Vern

Publication Information

Creator Arendt, Vern
Date Created 1976

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 17

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PET
Legacy ID
WHi 146241

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