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Cabinet of Skulls

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Description: View of a wood and glass cabinet full of human skulls arranged on shelves. Probably photographed by Charles Van Schaick.
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Charles Van Schaick with Moustache

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Description: Studio portrait of a standing man with his arm on a stuffed chair, possibly a self-portrait of Van Schaick. He has a moustache, and is wearing a long jacke...
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Portrait of Charles Van Schaick and Boy

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Description: A studio portrait of Charles Van Schaick, sitting on a stool in front of a painted backdrop, holding and hugging a small boy on his lap.
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Mortar and Pestle

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Description: View of a mortar and pestle on a stool.
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Mock Operation

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Description: Three men, probably medical students, mimic an operation on a prostrate male. The men are identified left to right as: Price Arnold, Roy Van Schaick, Clyde...
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Parlor Interior with Piano

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Description: Interior of room with a piano and bookcase desk.
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Unidentified Object; Tool

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Description: Studio portrait of an unidentified metal and wooden object. Probably a tool.
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Model Train

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Description: View of a model train set up on a table indoors.
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Photograph Gallery of Charles Van Schaick

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Description: A man sleeping in a chair, possibly Thomas Thunder (HoonkHaGaKah). On the back wall of Van Schaick’s studio are photographs he made available for purchase.
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City Bakery

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Description: Decorated cake for the grand opening of the City Bakery.
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Seated Woman

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Description: A seated woman wearing a patterned, white dress poses in a chair for studio portrait.
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Deceased Man on Bed

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Description: Portrait of a deceased man lying in state on a bed.
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Over $1000.00

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Description: Pile of dimes on a desk with a sign that reads: "Over $1000.00."
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An Infant; Post Mortem

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Description: Indoor portrait of an infant post mortem, lying in a bassinet.
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Office; Interior

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Description: Indoor view of an office, with a desk, two chairs, and a calendar on the wall.
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Room Decorated for a Wedding

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Description: Interior portrait of a decorated room, probably for a wedding.
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Interior Portrait of Two Women

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Description: Portrait of two women posing sitting in front of a door.
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Woman in Athletic Clothing

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Description: A woman wearing athletic clothing stands in a room with a punching bag.
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Interior of a Bedroom

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Description: Interior of a bedroom with a writing desk, bed, rocking chair, table, and mounted shelves.
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Portrait of a Woman

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Description: A studio portrait of an elderly woman sitting in a stuffed chair and wearing eyeglasses.

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