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Man at Desk
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A man, possibly John Forbes, working at a roll-top desk in his office over the old Fire Hall. A dog is sitting on a chair in the lower left. Books on the shelves include American Digest 1900. There is a typewriter on the table, and a telephone on the wall.
1895
Van Schaick, Charles
Publication Information
| Creator | Van Schaick, Charles |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1895 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (V2)172 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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