Photograph
The Kaiser's Coffin
| The Armistice Day parade is heading down Main Street. This float shows German Kaiser Wilhelm II's coffin. A group of joyful men and woman are riding on the back of the car. A line of boys are walking along with the float. Page caption reads: "Armistice Day - Main Street." Caption reads: "The Kaiser's Coffin." |
| Image ID: | 146910 |
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| Creation Date: | 11 11 1918 |
| Creator Name: | Holt, Lucy |
| City: | Oconto |
| County: | Oconto |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | M2018-012, Album 8 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3 x 5 inches |
| Wilhelm II (1859-1941) was the German Kaiser (emperor) and King of Prussia from 1888 to 1918. |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Women |
| Flags |
| Automobiles |
| Clothing and dress |
| Children |
| Coats |
| Military parades & ceremonies |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| Coffins |
| Central business districts |
| Hats |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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