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Staged Scene
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A scene staged in front of a backdrop. A man on his knees is leaning over the seat of a chair that has been turned sideways. Syl hangs on his back while three boys and three men stand around in various frozen poses. The image was staged at Harry Dankoler's photography studio.
circa 1900-1909
Dankoler, Harry E.
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Staged Scene of Dying Man
circa 1900-1909
An actor playing a dying or dead man surrounded by a small group of people, including men, women and children. The image was staged at Harry Dankoler's photography studio.
Two Men Posing in front of Backdrop
circa 1900-1909
Two men standing in front of a backdrop pose for a photograph staged at Harry Dankoler's photography studio.
Large Group Seated in Photography Studio
circa 1900-1909
A large group of people posed in chairs at Harry Dankoler's photography studio. Syl is the youngest child on the front row near the center aisle on the right.
Group Posed in Photography Studio
circa 1900-1909
A posed photograph in front of a backdrop with two men standing to the left near a board resting on a book in the foreground. A woman and three other men are seated behind them on the right. The im...
Children Posing in Studio
circa 1900-1909
Four young boys, with Syl being the youngest, posing in Harry Dankoler's photography studio in front of a backdrop. One of the boys is holding a feather duster. Dankoler is visible giving direction...
Men Posed with Desk
circa 1900-1909
Two men posed in front of a backdrop on either side of a desk at Harry Dankoler's photography studio.
