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Steamer "Thistle"

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Text on front reads: "Steamer 'Thistle,' Winneconne, Wis." Many passengers pose on the deck of a steamer on Lake Winneconne. The shoreline in the background is tree-lined.

Date Created:
October 11, 1909
Creator:
Otto Ansorge, Pub.

Publication Information

Creator
Otto Ansorge, Pub.
Date Created
October 11, 1909

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YH3
Legacy ID
WHi 151411

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