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Double Anchor Memorial

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Studio portrait of memorial wreaths in the shape of anchors. The memorial includes a photographic portrait of a man, most likely John Best who died in 1890.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created
circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01281F
Legacy ID
WHi 28949

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