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Open Casket

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Open casket of a young bearded and moustached man outdoors. There is a canvas covering used as a backdrop.

Date Created:
1870
Creator:
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923

Publication Information

Creator
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Contributor
Dahl, Lewis
Date Created
1870

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(D31)719
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011OOT
Legacy ID
WHi 27396

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