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Spoon Decorah

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Studio portrait of prominent Winnebago man Spoon-de-Kaury, or Spoon Decorah. He is seated, holding a walking cane.

Date Created:
1887
Creator:
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906

Publication Information

Creator
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Contributor
Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created
1887
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013ZAK
Legacy ID
WHi 11242

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