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Twin Bluffs Petroglyphs

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Figures carved in stone at Twin Bluffs petroglyph site.

Date Created:
circa 1920
Creator:
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946

Publication Information

Creator
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
Date Created
circa 1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 print
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0127GC
Legacy ID
WHi 123602

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