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Cleopatra's Needle

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Colorized postcard of Cleopatra's Needle with trees all around the base. Text at top reads: "Cleopatra's Needle, Camp Douglas, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013W54
Legacy ID
WHi 93391

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