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Broken Star Quilt

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A quilt made by Elda Strahm, a student at Farmer's Grove School, town of York and New Glarus, is displayed hanging outdoors on a clothes line. There is a large house in the background.

Date Created:
1931

Publication Information

Date Created 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933
Call Number PH 262.7d

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014GC8
Legacy ID
WHi 121074

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Elda Strahm, 13, poses outside her home with many prize ribbons which she won at the Green County and Wisconsin State Fairs. Another girl stands on the left. On the reverse of the photograph is wri...

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