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Freshman Initiation

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Black and white print of a large room filled with young men engaged in a variety of initiation pranks. Hazing devices include: blindfolds, dunce caps, tub of water, women's clothing, white sheets, an animal head, Greek helmet, musical instruments, etc.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
publisher
Chatfield, Charles C.
maker
Punderson & Crisand
Giles, John Lawrence
artist
Sargent, C. A.
date made
ca 1862
Credit Line
Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
image: 12 1/8 in x 16 1/8 in; 30.7975 cm x 40.9575 cm
Object Name
lithograph
Object Type
Lithograph
Freshman Initiation
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