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Indian Graves

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Two graves built side by side within a birch branch enclosure. Each grave has an individual wooden fence around it.

Date Created:
1911
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator
Greene, Howard
Date Created
1911

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012RBO
Legacy ID
WHi 127560

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