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The Peshtigo Fire in Williamsville

Posted on June 7, 2021

This breastpin was used to identify a victim of the destructive Peshtigo fire of 1871.

Two Fires

Posted on June 7, 2021

This breastpin was used to identify a victim of the destructive Peshtigo fire of 1871.

OBJECT HISTORY: Peshtigo Fire Breastpin

Posted on September 10, 2020

This breastpin was used to identify a victim of the destructive Peshtigo fire of 1871.