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Basswood Eagle Carving
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Basswood carving of an eagle, inspired by "Old Abe" of the Civil War 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, in the American Club Restaurant of the Kohler Company. A man and a woman are seated posing in front of the carving and a set table is visible in the background.
1961
Rozumalski, Theodore
Publication Information
| Creator | Rozumalski, Theodore |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1961 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19 x 27 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Wisconsin in the Civil War |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Call Number | Album 17.64 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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