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Soldiers Exchange Gifts in Front of a Christmas Tree

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German reservists maintain a semblance of home while at war as they exchange gifts in front of a Christmas tree.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Frankl, Eduard

Publication Information

Creator Frankl, Eduard
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Eduard Frankl World War I photographs collected by Hermann Schultz, 1914-1916
Call Number PH 2848.1.13.665
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912366358802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02848

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147K4
Legacy ID
WHi 131641

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