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Now Look Enthusiastic

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W.A. Holt is showing off the perch he caught. Names from left to right are: Lucy Holt, Minnie May Rumsey, I.P. Rumsey, W.A. Holt and Bertha {unknown}. Caption reads: "Now — look enthusiastic!" Initials and names written below the photograph are, from left to right: "LRH, MMR, IPR, WAH, Bertha."

Date Created:
1898

Publication Information

Date Created
1898

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Collection Information

Call Number
M2018-012, Album 1

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AJK
Legacy ID
WHi 137509

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