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The Devil's Elbow

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Text on front reads: "The Devil's Elbow, Wisconsin Dells." A panoramic view of the Devil's Elbow, with trees and rock formations lining the banks. A double wide "Souvenir Mail Card" that folds in half for mailing.

Date Created:
1904
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created 1904

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 28 x 10 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
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YGY
Legacy ID
WHi 151637

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