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Charles M. Baker Residence
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Quarter plate ambrotype exterior view of the Charles Minton Baker residence in Lake Geneva. The home was built in 1854. The house and grounds are shown from across the nearest road. Two women are standing on the front porch of the home and a man is standing near the fence of the property. To the right is a single horse and carriage.
circa 1860-1869
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Charles Minton Baker and Elizabeth Holt Baker
circa 1850-1859
Two sixth plate ambrotypes of Charles Minton Baker, (on left) (1804-1872) and his second wife, (on right) Elizabeth Holt Baker. Baker lived in Lake Geneva, and was a lawyer, member of the first sta...
Archie Case
circa 1860-1869
Quarter plate ambrotype. Three-quarter-length studio portrait of Archie Case sitting sideways in a chair, with right wrist over the back of the chair. Hand coloring on cheeks.
John Williams
circa 1860-1869
Sixth plate ambrotype of John K. Williams. Quarter-length portrait, facing front.
Katie Baker
circa 1860-1869
Sixteenth plate ambrotype of Katie Baker. Seated figure facing front, wearing dress with short, gathered sleeves, off-the-shoulder, and a bead necklace. Ear length hair combed straight back. Hand-c...
Unidentified Child
circa 1860-1869
Ninth plate plate ambrotype. The child is sitting, wearing an off-the-shoulder dress belted at the waist. Dark trim along hem. Hand-coloring on cheeks.
House, probably in Madison, Wisconsin
circa 1860-1869
Quarter plate ambrotype of a white house with dark shutters, probably located in Madison, Wisconsin. The house has a gable end at the left, with a portico off of the first floor, and and a one-stor...
