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Tiger Trap

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During her visit to Sudan, Carrie describes a tiger hunt. The men of the village built large wooden traps for the tiger, seen here with men posed around it.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4089.2.032
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0126SW
Legacy ID
WHi 111822

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