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Ojibwa Boy

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A smiling Ojibwa boy standing in a boxing ring holding an eagle feather. The boy is wearing a buckskin shirt with fringe and a porcupine roach.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
Date Created
1938

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
12 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2005.099.352, Box 1
Media Number
Box 1
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NK8
Legacy ID
WHi 73338

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