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NEW HANDKERCHIEF
ONE OF THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY, PLACED A
NEW HANDKERCHIEF OVER THE FACE OF THE DECEASED.
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE HAIR (ON THE HEAD)
FROM GROWING OVER THE FACE AFTER DEATH.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DID NOT PRACTICE THIS CUSTOM, BUT SAW
RELATIVES DO IT.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-02-1972