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Funeral of the Great Lafayette at Edinburgh (1911)
 

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Title: "Funeral of the Great Lafayette at Edinburgh 14 May 1911". A horse-drawn funeral cortege for Sigmund Neuberger, 'The Great Lafayette'; enters the Piershill cemetery preceded by a band. An elaborate floral tribute, bearing the legend 'The Last Act' is laid at a large tomb.