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Governor William Barstow

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Half plate daguerreotype of Governor William Barstow (1813-1865). Quarter-length portrait, facing forward, hand-in-waistcoat.

Date Created:
July 20, 1853

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created July 20, 1853

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number PH 4125.427, Box 28
Media Number Box 28
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
W01276D
Legacy ID
WHi 32642

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