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Charlotte Buffalo

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Mrs. Antoine Buffalo, Jr., posing in a field at the edge of a wood. She is a member of the Chippewa (Ojibwe) tribe, and a farmer. On the right are several pole trellises with vines growing on them.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JNE
Legacy ID
WHi 123231

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