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Parade on Capitol Square

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Elevated view of a crowd watching a parade at the corner of North Pinckney and East Mifflin Streets. There is a temporary viewing platform set up in front of "The Fair" store on Pinckney Street. A black horse pulls a carriage carrying two female figures which appear to be mannequins. Both horse and carriage are decorated with large chrysanthemums.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Middleton Family

Publication Information

Creator
Middleton Family
Date Created
1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6407.2.23

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01375B
Legacy ID
WHi 83348

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