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Bison Farm

Image

Bison and cattle grazing on a farm.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created
circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012I20
Legacy ID
WHi 26028

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