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Representatives of Four Generations
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Syl sits outside on a porch with three other well-dressed family members of varying ages, each representing a generation in the family. Carl Schmidt is the elderly gentleman in the middle.
July 10, 1898
Dankoler, Harry E.
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Syl Fishing at Sturgeon Bay
1899
A young Syl fishing with three other adults off a pier using cane poles.
Syl and Aunt Helen at Wild Rose Cottage
1900
Syl and aunt Helen at Wild Rose cottage. Syl leans over the railing of the porch while Helen reclines in a hammock reading a book.
Syl Playing Piano
November 12, 1902
Syl, sitting on a wooden adjustable stool reads from sheet music and plays the piano.
Syl and Uncle Archie Posing in Tree
July 7, 1901
Syl and "Uncle" Archie posing sitting in a tree at Sylvan Lodge.
Syl and Pa Lighting Fireworks
July 4, 1901
Syl and Pa, both wearing hats, sit on a lawn lighting fireworks. There is a tent or open-sided awning behind them among trees.
Syl with Christmas Tree
1900
Syl, son of the photographer, stands next to a Christmas tree surrounded with presents, including a punching-bag, books and boxing gloves.
