Mendota State Hospital Office | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Mendota State Hospital Office

Mendota State Hospital Office | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Mendota State Hospital office. Charles Carter, steward, seated at his desk.  Across from him is George B. Merrick, Asst. Steward.  Below the desk is a dog, Carlo, "Second Asst."  There is a spittoon under the desk, flags displayed along the wall, a heavy open door with lock mechanisms on the inside, and large cabinets on the right. (Mendota Mental Health Institute)
DESCRIPTION
Mendota State Hospital office. Charles Carter, steward, seated at his desk. Across from him is George B. Merrick, Asst. Steward. Below the desk is a dog, Carlo, "Second Asst." There is a spittoon under the desk, flags displayed along the wall, a heavy open door with lock mechanisms on the inside, and large cabinets on the right. (Mendota Mental Health Institute)
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:55355
Creation Date: 1897
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Madison.1346
Original Dimensions:8 x 6 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
George B. Merrick Estate, 1937.
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Furniture
Psychiatric hospitals
Dogs
Indoor photography
Men
Moustache
Flags
Offices

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