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1959 Press Photo Barge man towing the burning candle on the canal.

Name: 1959 Press Photo Barge man towing the burning candle on the canal.
Brand: KSD
SKU: KSD02699
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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$19.99

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Description

Bargeman revives old custom: A Lille bargeman revived a centuries old custom while searching for the body of a little girl who drowned in a Canal yesterday. according to the custom a burning candle placed in a metal basin is towed by the barge. The Flame starts to flicker and goes out when the barge passes over a body of a drowned man or woman. Photo shows the Barge man towing the burning candle on the canal.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1959.

Photo back:

1959 Press Photo Barge man towing the burning candle on the canal.

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