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Photograph of the Catafalque Borne by Sixty-Four Men in Peiping, China

2013-3801
Accession Number
2013-3801
4x6 inches (10x15 cm)
Black & White
Related Collection
HST Keywords
China - Peking
Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Description

Photograph of the catafalque borne by sixty-four men in Peiping, China. Above, paper figures of beauteous female attendants to be burned at the grave-side, thus accompanying deceased to spirit world. Original negative.

Date(s)
1934