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A Day at the Beach

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A man and his wife are wearing swimming suits and posing sitting on the beach. Each of them is holding a small child in their laps. People are standing and sitting on a long pier behind them. The East Bluff is in the background. On the reverse of the print is written: "Enjoying the beach at Devil's Lake State Park. Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Wedel and family, 524 Second St., Baraboo, Wis."

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Coon, C. L.

Publication Information

Creator Coon, C. L.
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.3.12

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O6O
Legacy ID
WHi 133146

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