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Outdoor Portrait of Man and Woman

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:56:27 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Woman standing against tree, looking slightly down, man seated beside her in chair, his left leg crossed over his right at the knees, arms crossed on lap, looking to left.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=32529

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

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Group in front of Building

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:47:22 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Old, bearded man and younger woman seated before the corner of wood outbuilding surrounded by four young children, three girls and a boy. The boy stands at his mother's side, hand in her lap, while older sister stands behind man and woman, little girl stands between them, and littlest girl stands between older mans legs, his hands holding her still. The woman wears a dark blouse and long, white apron.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=32528

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

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Two Girls

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:34:23 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of two young girls before a painted paper backdrop depicting trees and a tree stump. The older girl, on the left, faces slightly left, with her head turned toward the camera, a look of surprise on her face. The younger girl sits on a draped support, little feet dangling, hands crossed over her lap, head caught in motion.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=32527

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Hat Shop Window Display

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:08:55 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

The front window display of a Black River Falls hat shop. Rows of cloth caps with linen and straw hats heaped on the showcase floor. A mannequin sits in the far corner in front of more hats on shelves.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29270

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

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A Black River Falls Barbershop

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:40:30 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

The interior of a Black River Falls Barbershop with customers in chairs and barbers at work. Numerous mirrors, pictures, and lamps hang from the walls and ceiling. Man in first chair is leaning way back with his face lathered, the part in his wavy hair visible, the barber caught in motion; man in second chair has clean face.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29249

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Three People on Ladder

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:45:33 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

A man and two women stand on a stile of broad wood in the middle of a field. The man stands on the second step, wearing a coat, bow tie, and fedora, the two women stand behind him on top step, wind blowing the skirt against the body of woman in white dress, woman on left has her mouth open in a scream, the wind raising her hair. Halycon Brick Yard is visible in the background.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29251

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Mr. Hendricks

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:25:07 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

A studio portrait of Mr. William W. Hendricks, a Black River Falls barber, dressed in his best.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29248

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Group under Grape Arbor

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:22:19 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Mr. Henry and Mrs. Ella Hoffman with unidentified couple under a grape arbor.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29247

Did You Know?

The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Couple sits on log

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:53:50 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Young woman and man, a Mr. Lyman Sinclair, seated on a log against a tree. The man rests one elbow on his knee, running his hand through his hair, the other leg crossed supporting arm, he smiles toward the camera. The woman sits on the left, in long skirt and shirtwaist, facing away from the camera, fixing her hair.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29245

Did You Know?

The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

William Tennant Sitting

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:45:11 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of William Tennant, a magazine and newspaper agent in Black River Falls, sitting in a chair holding a magazine. His artificial legs are propped on either side of him, the stumps of his legs exposed. Copy beneath the image reads, ""Mr. E. H. Erickson of Minneapolis, Minnesota made me these legs on credit, August 1, 1908. Since then I have made nearly every county in the state, and a good many in Minnesota, selling magazines and newspapers. My credit is good wherever I am known, and my legs have carried me thru a great many counties during the last four years."

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29244

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of William Tennant Standing

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:33:53 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Portrait of William Tennant, a magazine and newspaper agent from Black River Falls who lost both legs below the knee. Here he is shown with his artificial limbs. Copy below image reads, "Mr. E. H. Erickson of Minneapolis, Minnesota made me these legs on credit, August 1, 1908. Since then I have made nearly every county in the state, and a good many in Minnesota, selling magazines and newspapers. My credit is good wherever I am known, and my legs have carried me thru a great many counties during the last five years."

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29243

Did You Know?

The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of William Tennant

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:26:26 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of William Tennant, a newspaper and magazine agent in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, who lost both his legs below the knee. He faces the viewer, left hand on a draped support, right hand holding a magazine, pant legs shortened to reveal his artificial legs, wearing a suit and derby hat. Similar to image 24664, maybe a little younger, in front of same painted backdrop.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29177

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Three Men

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:15:09 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of three men standing, one of whom is a dwarf, standing in front of a painted backdrop. All are wearing hats and the man on the left has a pipe in his mouth.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29175

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Five Men

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:18:33 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Group portrait of five men, two of which are sitting; all are wearing hats

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29176

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Oscar (Boney) Halverson on Steps

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:08:32 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Oscar (Boney) Halverson smoking a cigar on the front porch of a house. He's wearing a shirt with collar, suspenders, and high, laced boots, sitting on top step with hands gripping his crossed legs, hat pushed back on his head.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29174

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Jule and Joe Hubert

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:02:39 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of Jule (in overalls) and Joe Hubert; both hold cigars and wear tilted hats.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

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www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29172

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Men with Cigars

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:04:59 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of Jake Hubert (wearing the watch chain), and another man, both smoking cigars and wearing hats. neither are wearing vests or jackets.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29173

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Two Brothers

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:54:53 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of two young brothers, standing side by side, the right with his hand on his brother's shoulder, both are wearing hats and standing before a painted studio background. The one on the left has his hand on a draped support.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29171

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Young Man with Hat

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:49:46 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of young man sitting on a chair, his left leg over his right, holding a hat.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29170

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The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.

Portrait of Elderly Couple

nobody@flickr.com (Wisconsin Historical Images) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:44:04 -0800

Wisconsin Historical Images posted a photo:

Studio portrait of an elderly couple, both seated in chairs.

This image is part of a collection of over 6,000 glass plate negatives created by Charles J. Van Schaick. Van Schaick learned the art of photography after moving to Jackson County, Wisconsin. In 1885, he opened a studio in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and served as the town photographer for over 50 years. His work includes both studio portraits and richly varied and intimate snapshots of small-town, Wisconsin life. A portion of his photographic work is represented in Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy.

For more information about this image, click here:

www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=29168

Did You Know?

The Wisconsin Historical Society produces giclée print reproductions made from high-resolution scans of original source material from its holdings. Custom orders are printed on matte or semigloss papers using large format printers and archival pigmented inks. All print sale proceeds directly benefit the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of the physical and online collections.

E-mail business manager Lisa Marine for details. For more information, see our FAQ.