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Picnickers on Presque Isle

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Picnic party on the rocks along the shore, among the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.

Date Created:
1912

Publication Information

Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Thematic Panels Project, 1965-1967 and 1982-1984
Call Number PH 5000.452-460.0453

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Q5G
Legacy ID
WHi 105477

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