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Betsy Smith with Daughter Laura and Son George

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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Betsy H. Smith, left, with her daughter, Laura, right,and son, George. The three are the mother, sister and brother of Rosellah Bowman, resident of Madison.

Date Created:
1846

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created 1846

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 7 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number PH 4195.101, Box 9
Media Number Box 9
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146GS
Legacy ID
WHi 109344

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