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Nimrod the Dog

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Carl Greene's dog Nimrod resting on the grass in Watersmeet. There is a chain on his collar, and The Gang's travel supplies, including a cased mandolin, are on a platform behind him.

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator Greene, Howard
Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Howard Greene family papers, 1683-1956
Call Number PH 7051 page 3 Bottom Image
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465162002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000di

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0148NQ
Legacy ID
WHi 127862

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