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Lumber Rafts in Narrows

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Two lumber rafts with men aboard floating down the Wisconsin River.

Date Created:
1887
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created 1887

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Call Number WHi(HHB)3361
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0140BL
Legacy ID
WHi 6686

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