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J. Robert Taylor

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Taylor is relaxing, sitting in a chair tilted back, and smoking his pipe and reading his paper in front of an open heater. A kerchief is covering his head. Smoke is floating around the light in the upper right.

Date Created:
October 1, 1938
Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert
Date Created October 1, 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number (T35)167

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013187
Legacy ID
WHi 56175

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J. Robert Taylor Cleaning Furnace

J. Robert Taylor Cleaning Furnace

October 1, 1938

J. Robert Taylor cleaning a furnace. He has a broom and a small brush in hand, a pipe in his mouth, and a dirty rag placed on his head. He is reading a document he is holding in his hand.

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Portrait of J. Robert Taylor

Portrait of J. Robert Taylor

Studio portrait of J. Robert Taylor with a pipe in his mouth.

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J. Robert Taylor and Son

J. Robert Taylor and Son

J. Robert Taylor standing on a lake pier with either his son Frederick or Robert. Both of them are wearing swimming suits, and a boat is underneath the pier at the shoreline. Taylor is smoking a pipe.

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J. Robert Taylor with Pike

J. Robert Taylor with Pike

1940

The photographer holding a large Northern Pike and smoking a pipe in a living room.

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Fixing a Screen Door

Fixing a Screen Door

October 1, 1938

J. Robert Taylor fixing a screen door. He is standing on the inside of the door, with a hammer in his right hand.

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J. Robert Taylor at Desk

J. Robert Taylor at Desk

1938

Informal portrait of J. Robert Taylor at his desk talking on the phone.

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