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Mock Burial

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A group of men perform a mock burial at a picnic. Four men stand around a kneeling man and "corpse."

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V2)1220

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011HM2
Legacy ID
WHi 56254

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