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Veblen on Beach

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Thorstein Veblen sitting on a beach, probably at Washington Island, surrounded by driftwood. There is a young child on the beach on the right.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 5 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(X91)9750

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JRJ
Legacy ID
WHi 62847

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