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Yellow Thunder

Image

Studio portrait of Yellow thunder, a Winnebago Chief.

Date Created:
1880
Creator:
Ridgway, Isaac A.

Publication Information

Creator
Ridgway, Isaac A.
Contributor
Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created
1880

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Z9Y
Legacy ID
WHi 3997

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