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Rattlesnake Bluff at Arena
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Pencil drawing of Rattlesnake Bluff and the town of Arena, Wisconsin from a distance across a plain. A row of buildings runs along the foot of the gently rolling hills of the bluff.
August 1852
Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)
Publication Information
| Creator | Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | August 1852 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 drawing |
| Dimensions | 37 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Adolf Johann Hoeffler drawings, 1852 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 349(3) |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465622902121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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