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Mary Elizabeth Mears

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Waist-up portrait of Mary Elizabeth Mears, also known as Nellie Wildwood.

Date Created:
1855

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Date Created
1855

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014C27
Legacy ID
WHi 7073

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