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Postcards

Mississippi River Boat Passing through Locks

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Front of picture envelope mailer. Inside are nine, double-sided postcards attached to the envelope.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co.

Publication Information

Creator Curt Teich & Co.
Date Created 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013X9A
Legacy ID
WHi 138106

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