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Diamond Grotto

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Four women gather in the Diamond Grotto, a notable land form in the Wisconsin Dells. There is a rustic bridge in the foreground.

Date Created:
March 21, 1881
Creator:
Holly, M. S.

Publication Information

Creator
Holly, M. S.
Date Created
March 21, 1881

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Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
0908000060

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Z34
Legacy ID
WHi 65335

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