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Wisconsin State Capitol Mural

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Mural within the Wisconsin State Capitol depicting two women as "The seeker of knowledge at the shrine of wisdom".

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Ballin, Hugo, 1879-1956

Publication Information

Creator Ballin, Hugo, 1879-1956
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison.219
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Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013U89
Legacy ID
WHi 34375

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