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Image Not Available for The mausoleum - cemetaries in New Orleans. The superstructures above ground are not only monuments, but they contain the "burial chambers" in which the coffins are inserted.
The mausoleum - cemetaries in New Orleans. The superstructures above ground are not only monuments, but they contain the "burial chambers" in which the coffins are inserted.
Image Not Available for The mausoleum - cemetaries in New Orleans. The superstructures above ground are not only monuments, but they contain the "burial chambers" in which the coffins are inserted.

The mausoleum - cemetaries in New Orleans. The superstructures above ground are not only monuments, but they contain the "burial chambers" in which the coffins are inserted.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 15.6 x 23.8 cm (6 1/8 x 9 3/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/7491
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A mausoleum lined street in one of the finest cemetaries in New Orleans.
A mausoleum lined street in one of the finest cemetaries in New Orleans.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In order to insert the coffins in the burial chambers, an elevator is used.
In order to insert the coffins in the burial chambers, an elevator is used.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Burial chamber of a Muslim religious order. The coffins of two sheiks. On the coffins are the turbans from whose form and colour the status of the Sheik is eveident. Around each coffin is the dead person's "everlasting lamp".
Burial chamber of a Muslim religious order. The coffins of two sheiks. On the coffins are the turbans from whose form and colour the status of the Sheik is eveident. Around each coffin is the dead person's "everlasting lamp".
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The labels on the burial chambers have the same type face and the glass vases are all in the same form. Only concerning the flowers do the surviving relatives have the right to choose.
The labels on the burial chambers have the same type face and the glass vases are all in the same form. Only concerning the flowers do the surviving relatives have the right to choose.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The inside of a mausoleum. The front of each burial chamber is covered with grained marble. On each marble slab is noted the name, birth and death date.
The inside of a mausoleum. The front of each burial chamber is covered with grained marble. On each marble slab is noted the name, birth and death date.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A favourite model of trailer parked in a New Orleans trailer park.
A favourite model of trailer parked in a New Orleans trailer park.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Fish and garlic belong in every French kitchen. Much of the population in New Orleans have adopted French cuisine.
Fish and garlic belong in every French kitchen. Much of the population in New Orleans have adopted French cuisine.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Old French architectural style gives a french flavour to parts of New Orleans.
Old French architectural style gives a french flavour to parts of New Orleans.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Trailers are parked along a tree-lined road in a trailer park in New Orleans, Mississippi.
Trailers are parked along a tree-lined road in a trailer park in New Orleans, Mississippi.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A New Orleans street lined with french-style balconies.
A New Orleans street lined with french-style balconies.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Similair to Paris, gated courtyards are found in New Orleans.
Similair to Paris, gated courtyards are found in New Orleans.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Underwater chambers for work on the concrete pillars under the water.
Underwater chambers for work on the concrete pillars under the water.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
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