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Demon's Anvil

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Text on front reads: "Demon's Anvil, Dells of the Wisconsin River." A rock formation and trees above the Wisconsin River, with the opposite shoreline in the background. Demon's Anvil is also known as Devil's Anvil.

Date Created:
1921
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created 1921

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
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YMS
Legacy ID
WHi 151633

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