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Inspecting a 15 Pound Muskellunge

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A group of three men and two women are standing on a pier inspecting a 15 pound muskellunge. Long Lake is in the background. There is a boathouse at the end of the pier on the right.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 9285

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AHV
Legacy ID
WHi 117991

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