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Mazopust Celebration

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Man playing a French horn at the Mazopust dance, part of a 3-day Bohemian celebration before Ash Wednesday.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number PH 5000.343-350.0346

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0133WJ
Legacy ID
WHi 104707

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