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Door County Birches

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A scene of birch trees and low growing junipers on the Levi Vorous farm at Fish Creek.

Date Created:
1912
Creator:
Hotz, Ferdinand

Publication Information

Creator
Hotz, Ferdinand
Date Created
1912

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6706.6.17
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
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GS2
Legacy ID
WHi 92910

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