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Wilkins 09: Bottom Lands in Missouri

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The bottom lands and a farm in Missouri; Sketched by Wilkins on his 151-day journey from Missouri to California on the Overland Trail (also known as the Oregon Trail).

Date Created:
May 1849
Creator:
Wilkins, James F., d. 1888

Publication Information

Creator Wilkins, James F., d. 1888
Date Created May 1849

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection James F. Wilkins Overland Trail drawings, 1849
Call Number PH 374B.9 (5)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014A5Z
Legacy ID
WHi 31444

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