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Thwaites, Welsh, and Foster

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Ruben Gold Thwaites, Iva Welsh, and Mary Foster dressed as "Box and Cox" and Mrs. Bouncer from the 1840's comedy Box and Cox. They are at a costume party celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

Date Created:
January 30, 1912

Publication Information

Date Created January 30, 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographs, 1880-2010
Call Number PH 5072, box 11, folder 5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013I35
Legacy ID
WHi 97823

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