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Frederic W. Putnam sitting on wall (upper left), with Judge Joseph Cox (lower left) and Dr. C. L. Metz (right) at foot of the wall
Frederic W. Putnam sitting on wall (upper left), with Judge Joseph Cox (lower left) and Dr. C. L. Metz (right) at foot of the wall
Object Number 2004.1.147.106
Display Title Frederic W. Putnam sitting on wall (upper left), with Judge Joseph Cox (lower left) and Dr. C. L. Metz (right) at foot of the wall
Descriptions
Object Description Written on Board: "F.W.P. on top of wall / Judge Cox / at foot of wall / Dr. Metz at / foot of wall / Fort Hill"
Department Photographic
Date 1880-1888
Artist John Cone Kimball
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Highland County / <City> / Fort Hill
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 19.2088 cm (4 1/2 × 7 9/16 in.)

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