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Senate Parlor

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Senate Parlor, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, with walls of mahogany, a mural painting on the ceiling, and mantels and plinth of Greek marble.

Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.

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Unique ID
W014A89
Legacy ID
WHi 45096

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