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Postcards

A Steamship at the Warf at Christiansand

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A postcard depicting a young man or teenager on a dock next to a steam ship.

Date Created:
1908

Publication Information

Date Created 1908

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 522

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013ZV1
Legacy ID
WHi 111437

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