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On the Seesaw

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Grandfather Captain I.P. Rumsey, a Civil War veteran, is standing next to the wooden seesaw. Grandchildren Donald Holt (left) and Alfred Holt (right) are seesawing. Caption reads: "Donald, Grandfather, Alfred."

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141NC
Legacy ID
WHi 145431

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