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Nun with Suitcase

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A nun stands on the sidewalk with a suitcase near a woman standing on the steps to a porch. The nun is wearing the traditional habit and headpiece and the woman is wearing a dress and hat.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Call Number PH 2859.15

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01367H
Legacy ID
WHi 89643

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