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Ball Play on the Prairie

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Native Americans playing a lacrosse-like game of ball.

Date Created:
1884
Creator:
Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875

Publication Information

Creator Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875
Date Created 1884

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number E77 S4, plate 57

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143PG
Legacy ID
WHi 9017

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