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Man Balancing on Human Stilts

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A man and woman are holding up a man who is balancing above them on their hands. He is holding his hands to his mouth. Tall trees are in the background. Page caption reads: "Summer 1919."

Date Created:
July 1919
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator
Holt, Lucy
Date Created
July 1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
6 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2018-012, Album 5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141MS
Legacy ID
WHi 141415

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