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Aviation Place Card

Image

Art Deco-style place card with an aviation theme used for a women's luncheon at the Madison College Club.

Date Created:
1931
Creator:
Gibson & Co. (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Publication Information

Creator
Gibson & Co. (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date Created
1931

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2724 Transportation

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012FSF
Legacy ID
WHi 10934

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