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Axe Chopping at the Lumberjack Bowl

Image

A shirtless man is standing on top of a log ready to chop a log with an axe. A crowd of people are watching from stands behind him.

Date Created:
1970
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Contributor
Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator)
Date Created
1970

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ORP
Legacy ID
WHi 131491

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