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Milwaukee Mardi Gras

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Chromolithograph poster advertising a Milwaukee Mardi Gras celebration, arranged by the Turnverein and Milwaukee Musical Societies, and held at the Exposition Building.

Date Created:
February 21, 1882
Creator:
Becker, Otto, 1854-1945

Publication Information

Creator Becker, Otto, 1854-1945
Date Created February 21, 1882

Physical Description

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Dimensions unknown

Collection Information

Call Number PH 7-4716

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014DZF
Legacy ID
WHi 1865

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