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Birdhouse
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A rustic birdhouse with four separate entrances is displayed on a tree stump with gnarled bark. On the reverse of the photograph is written "Prize bird house at fair. One of the many patterns used. Bird houses [were] made in every school in connection with our 'School Ground Beautification and Bird Lure' projects from 1929 - 1932."
1932
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1932 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933 |
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| Call Number | PH 262.15f |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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