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Ice Shanty on Sturgeon Bay

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A boy dressed in knickers clears the ice in preparation to fish next to his family's ice shanty.

Date Created:
1898
Creator:
Schofield, Herbert

Publication Information

Creator
Schofield, Herbert
Date Created
1898

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013LDS
Legacy ID
WHi 24511

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