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Men with Posters

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Men preparing a poster display for the Pickaninny Minstrel Show, possibly the Werner Brothers.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V2)362

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011H1A
Legacy ID
WHi 43811

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Dilapidated buildings, one has a photograph gallery sign, possibly North Second Street. The building with the photograph gallery sign may be the first studio of Charles J. Van Schaick.

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Eight men posing together dressed as minstrels in blackface makeup.

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Two young men seated in a doctor's office, possibly Irwin and Robert Krohn.

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Crowd of men on Main Street

Crowd of men examining an automobile on Main Street, possibly the vehicle that belonged to Dr. Krohn. Storefronts identified, from left to right, include: a barbershop, City Bakery, Kelly's, Sign f...

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Bicycle Repair Shop

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Man repairing a bicycle in a shop, probably the Repair Shop of Leslie Werner. Man identified as probably Leslie Werner.

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Horse-drawn float of A.F. Werner, a local drugstore.

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