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Sliding Down Hill

Image

View across river of a large crowd of people on a sledding hill, and also gathered around a shelter building. Houses are in the background atop the hill.

Date Created:
November 23, 1949
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created
November 23, 1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.717

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013V9N
Legacy ID
WHi 55053

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