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Madeline Island Pleasure Boat

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Two men standing in wooden rowboat along shore of Madeline Island. There are sailboats in the background. Behind them is a large rock just off the shoreline, with trees growing on the side and top.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of Chequamegon region of Wisconsin, circa 1885-1945
Call Number PH 4592

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CFZ
Legacy ID
WHi 3373

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