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First Lesson in Rowing

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Using a long wooden stick as an oar, Donald Holt is rowing the boat, which is beached on land. Juliet Stroh is sitting in the boat with Donald Holt. A log bridge is in the foreground. Caption reads: "First lesson in rowing."

Date Created:
August 1905
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created August 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 10 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141OI
Legacy ID
WHi 142509

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