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Karl Bitter

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Portrait of Karl Bitter, sculptor of "Wealth" and other statuary for the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Capitol building construction photographs, circa 1909-circa 1914
Call Number (W6)6190

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PRA
Legacy ID
WHi 4907

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