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Postcards

Ferry Boat "Griffin"

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Color postcard of a Washington Island ferry docked at Gills Rock, with an automobile in the hold and tourists on board.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Wyman Postcard Company

Publication Information

Creator Wyman Postcard Company
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013WYN
Legacy ID
WHi 126944

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