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Beheaded Criminals in China
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A view of four beheaded men lying on the ground with a group of officers standing behind, posing for the camera. A man to the left in the central group holds a knife out, with a rag over it. Caption reads: "Beheading Criminals in China."
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
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| Call Number | (A6)02394 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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