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Montello Rural Mail Carriers

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Three rural mail carriers pose with their horses and buggies in front of the Montello Post Office. Postmaster (Dr.) Edward A. Bass stands in the background against the building. Frank Shannon's jewelry business shared the storefront with the post office.

Date Created:
1903

Publication Information

Date Created
1903

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Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph

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Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147FS
Legacy ID
WHi 59071

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Everetta and Cary in Buggy

1895

Everetta and Cary Bass in a horse-drawn carriage with an unidentified woman. Behind them is a fence, trees, and a field.

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Everetta Bass with American Flag

Everetta Bass with American Flag

1893

Everetta Bass stands on a fur rug outdoors holding a small American flag. A rocking horse, basket, and doll buggy are nearby.

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Excavating for New Building

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Workmen with teams of horses excavate for the new Mercantile Store, later the M.M. Smart Store.

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Self-Portrait with Cary

Self-Portrait with Cary

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Dr. Edward A. Bass holds his son, Edward Cary Bass, on his lap in the parlor of their home.

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Dr. Edward A. Bass near Boathouses

Dr. Edward A. Bass near Boathouses

1900

Dr. Edward A. Bass posing near boathouses and pond (Montello Lake).

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