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Effigy Mound Near Lake Mendota

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Deer or rabbit effigy mound outlined with lime (ca. 800-1100 A.D.), at the McConnell mound group.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 print
Dimensions 17 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles E. Brown papers, 1889-1945
Call Number PH 3700.319b
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124636802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000hb

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146IV
Legacy ID
WHi 39007

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