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William Beers

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Quarter plate daguerreotype of William Beers, facing foward, wearing dark suit and tie, and chin whiskers.

Date Created:
circa 1850-1859

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1850-1859

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number 4195.370, Box 27
Media Number Box 27
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012712
Legacy ID
WHi 123664

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