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Hearse and Undertaker

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Chris Schanel, undertaker, stands next to the back of his hearse. A home and trees are in the background.

Date Created:
1922

Publication Information

Date Created 1922

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Call Number PH 2859.14

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014BS3
Legacy ID
WHi 89538

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