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Wisconsin State Capitol Mural
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Hugo Ballin's mural in the Wisconsin State Capitol building depicting "Wisconsin" as a regal woman with a child standing at her knee. Caption reads: "'Wisconsin' Mural Decoration, by Hugo Ballin. Capitol Building, Madison, Wis."
1910
Ballin, Hugo, 1879-1956
Publication Information
| Creator | Ballin, Hugo, 1879-1956 |
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| Date Created | 1910 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 29 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Madison.129 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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