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At Demon's Anvil

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Text on reverse reads: "At Demon's Anvil, Wisconsin Dells, Wis." A Native American woman and man pose in front of Demon's Anvil wearing indigenous clothing. The Wisconsin River is in the background. Demon's Anvil is also known as Devil's Anvil.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
H.H. Bennett Studio

Publication Information

Creator H.H. Bennett Studio
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 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
W013YN8
Legacy ID
WHi 151634

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