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Group Picnicking
1877
A large group of men, women and children having a picnic under the trees.
Children Having a Picnic in Woods
1869
Mixed group, mostly children, having a picnic in the woods, perhaps connected with the dedication of the East Blue Mounds Lutheran Church.
Picnicking in Field
1871
Group on picnic in field with carriages and flag. Photograph for "G. Gunhus."
Children on Picnic at Lakeshore
1870
Large picnic group, mainly children, at lakeshore, possibly McBride's Point in Maple Bluff on Lake Mendota near Madison.
Lover's Retreat, Spring View
1873
Identified as " Lover's Retreat, Spring View." Group in field with stream on a picnic. Children are stepping on stones in foreground with U.S. flag, people in carriage and people on horses in backg...
