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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
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WHi 42410
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Three Women in Office
Three women seated in front of a roll-top office desk, possibly the office of John Forbes over the old Fire Hall. A covered typewriter on the table and a telephone on the wall.
Two Women in Office
Bundled women seated in front of a roll-top office desk, possibly the office of John Forbes over the old Fire Hall. A typewriter on the table and a telephone on the wall.
Men in Office
Man posing sitting and a man posing standing in a office behind a counter with a wire window for customers. Equipment in the office includes an adding machine, telephone and typewriter.
Portrait of Man in Rocking Chair
1895
Interior portrait of an elderly man holding a book posed sitting in a wicker rocking chair. In the background it appears that a woman is sitting in another room.
Street Performer Balancing Man in Chair
Street performer balancing a man in a chair on his chin.
