Horse-Drawn Hearse | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Horse-Drawn Hearse

Horse-Drawn Hearse | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Black Earth hearse drawn by horses. Chris Schanel, the Black Earth undertaker, is driving.
DESCRIPTION
Black Earth hearse drawn by horses. Chris Schanel, the Black Earth undertaker, is driving.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:89536
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Black Earth
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2859.14
Original Dimensions:4.1875 x 2.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This collection is snapshots of small town life, ca. 1917-1924, from the portrait studio of Matthew Witt where photo-finishing for others was also done. Images consist of people engaged in various daily and leisure activities. For another view of the Black Earth hearse, see Image ID: 89537.
SUBJECTS
Horses
Trees
Coats
Hats
Dwellings
Cities and towns
Farm buildings
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Men
Outdoor photography
Undertakers and undertaking
Horse-drawn vehicles

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