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Cedar Tree Root

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A close-up view of a cedar tree root knuckle, surrounded by grass. This gnarled root was found on Mr. Jack Myers' property on Washington Island.

Date Created:
August 22, 1964
Creator:
Vanderbilt, Paul

Publication Information

Creator Vanderbilt, Paul
Date Created August 22, 1964

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990)
Call Number (X2)15931

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013A12
Legacy ID
WHi 66850

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