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Alfred Holt's Gate Post Leap

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On a snowy day, Alfred Holt is leaping from the gate post. Several children are watching him. A girl, wearing a floppy winter hat, is looking at the camera. There are utility poles in the background.

Date Created:
December 1909
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created December 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AL8
Legacy ID
WHi 142705

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