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Slave Cabin — Walnut Grove

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View of side of slave cabin with a small window. Steps are on the end of the building on the left. An exterior stone chimney is on the end of the cabin on the right and rises above the peaked roof which is shingled. In the foreground is debris, sawhorse and a barrel. A fence, hill and trees are in the background on the right.

Date Created:
May 9, 1938

Publication Information

Date Created
May 9, 1938

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2002-176
Media Number
Box 1,Folder 17

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0136JQ
Legacy ID
WHi 154744

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