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Ceremonial Performers

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Ceremonial performers in traditional Indian costume pose near a steamboat.

Date Created:
1929

Publication Information

Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0140CQ
Legacy ID
WHi 40773

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