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Captain and Pilot

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Donald Holt is steering the "Islander" motorboat with his father W.A. Holt at his side. The "Islander" flag is flying off the bow, and the American flag is flying off the stern. Caption reads: "Captain and Pilot."

Date Created:
August 1906
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created August 1906

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141LQ
Legacy ID
WHi 142583

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W.A. Holt and his children are standing by the flag pole, with the American flag flying. Names from left to right: Alfred Holt, W.A. Holt, Donald Holt, Jeannette Holt, and Eleanor Holt.

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