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Mud Wrestling

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Onlookers watch as participants flail around in a mud pit wrestling ring. One spectator wears a bird costume.

Date Created:
March 14, 1981
Creator:
Sieu, Benny

Publication Information

Creator Sieu, Benny
Date Created March 14, 1981

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 93

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A35
Legacy ID
WHi 7159

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