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Reluctant Cows at Fairgrounds

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Bette Brown of Hartland pulls her somewhat reluctant cows across the midway at the Waukesha County Fairgrounds.

Date Created:
July 16, 1971
Creator:
Howell, Lynn D.

Publication Information

Creator
Howell, Lynn D.
Date Created
July 16, 1971

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012ATX
Legacy ID
WHi 26208

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