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Twin Infants in Coffins

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Studio portrait of deceased twin infants in coffins. They are Robert and Janet Fitzpatrick, born July 5, 1885, died April 20, 1886, children of Robert and Martha Fitzpatrick.

Date Created:
1886
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created
1886

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146RD
Legacy ID
WHi 4996

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