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Photographer: Barry Swackhamer
Taken: March 20, 2013
Caption: Temescal or Sweat-house
Additional Description: An ancient practice was observed in sweat-houses where as many Indians as possible crowded within. While a fire was make inside close to the door. Fuel was added until all were covered with profuse perspiration. Finally thoroughly exhausted they crawled out and plunged in to the nearest stream.
Submitted: April 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p238932
File Size: 3.474 Megabytes

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