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Fishing Party

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Alfred Holt (center) is rowing the boat on Archibald Lake while Richard Rumsey (?) and James McClure are baiting hooks for fishing. The wild shoreline and the Holt boathouse are in the background. The Islander motorboat is in the foreground. Caption reads: "Fishing Party." Names, from left to right, are: Richard, Alfred, James."

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 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
W0141PS
Legacy ID
WHi 142560

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Lucy Rumsey Holt Rowing on Archibald Lake

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