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Two Men Standing with Cannon

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Handwritten text on back reads: "Mr. Prescott and Mr. Damon at Old Soldier's Home, Madison, Wisc." The building behind the men appears to actually be the third Wisconsin State Capitol.

Date Created:
August 1900

Publication Information

Date Created
August 1900

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
17 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 6792
Conditions For Physical Access
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BK5
Legacy ID
WHi 142441

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