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Christmas Tree

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An electrically lit Christmas tree standing near the bow window in the living room of Herbert and Margaret Brumder, 2030 East Lafayette Place. An abundance of toys surround the tree, including a toy kitchen cabinet and cook stove, sailboat, truck, and train set. At left is a fireplace with two electric candelabras on the mantle.

Date Created:
1924

Publication Information

Date Created 1924

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Brumder family and Milwaukee German ancestry research papers, 1844-2014
Call Number PH Milwaukee Mss 229.10.1925II
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126509302121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mil00229

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01265N
Legacy ID
WHi 141256

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