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Steamboat Western World

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Drawing of the steamboat Western World. Several people stand on the deck. An American flag and pennants reading "Western World," "Detroit," "Michigan Central," "Buffalo," and "N.Y. Central" fly on the ship.

Date Created:
1895
Creator:
Stanton, Samuel Ward (illustrator)

Publication Information

Creator Stanton, Samuel Ward (illustrator)
Date Created 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number F551 M28

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CKM
Legacy ID
WHi 63142

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