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Sitting By the River

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Two men sit on the shore of the Chippewa River near Brunet Falls. The light is dim. There are large trees behind them.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)

Publication Information

Creator
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)
Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(B5)267
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011M14
Legacy ID
WHi 82984

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