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Frank-Dean Photos
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These are photographs from the Frank Dean Collection, Eaton County, Michigan.

Hon. Frank A. Dean, Fowler Studio, Charlotte, Mich. (90-38-110)
Portrait of Hon. Frank A. Dean, used in his speaking pamphlet and taken by Fowler Studio, Charlotte, Mich.

Unidentified little girl in frilly top, taken by Beardsley studio, Charlotte, Mich. (90-38-138)
Round portrait of an unidentified female child on a dark square mat. Taken by Beardsley studio, Charlotte, Mich.

An unidentified man with a beard and mustache wearing a suit. Taken by Christmas studio, Lansing, Mich. (90-38-128)
Unidentified portrait of a bearded man in a dark suit. Taken by Christmas studio, Lansing, Mich.

An unidentified man wearing a suit coat. (90-38-136)
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing a checkered suit.

An unidentified young lady wearing a white dress, hand resting on a table. Taken by E. A. Chapman studio, Charlotte, Mich. (90-38-127)
Unidentified photograph of a dark haired young girl standing with left hand on a small table & wearing a light formal dress. A portrait of a woman & flowers are sitting on the table. Taken by E. A. Chapman studio, Charlotte, Mich.

Unidentified man with a mustache wearing a suit. Photo is soiled and taken by E. A. Chapman studio, Charlotte, Mich. (90-38-139)
Unidentified portrait of a man. Bottom front reads “E. A. Chapman.” Photo is soiled and taken by E. A. Chapman studio, Charlotte, Mich.

An unidentified man with long white beard. Taken by Cheney & Christmas studio, Charlotte, Mich. (90-38-129)
Portrait of an unidentified white-bearded man wearing a dark suit. Taken by Cheney & Christmas studio, Charlotte, Mich.

An unidentified Man and Woman on a Boat. (90-38-111)
Unidentified photograph. Man (with very slanted hat) & woman sitting (possibly on a boat) with a man in the forefront (just torso showing).

An unidentified woman, taken by Beardsley studio, Charlotte, Mich. (90-38-135)
Round portrait of an unidentified woman on a dark square mat. Taken by Beardsley studio, Charlotte, Mich.

Two unidentified little girls, both wearing white dresses. (90-38-143)
Unidentified pair of light haired girls on a dark mat. Oval portrait.

An unidentified group of 5 men and 1 woman outside. (90-38-132)
Unidentified group (four men sitting, one man standing & one woman standing). Appears to be a statue in the background on the right.

An unidentified young boy, “Marquis of Leossie” (90-38-112)
Portrait of a light haired young man wearing a dark suit. Right edge at back reads in pencil “Marquis of Leossie.”

Unidentified Young Man, photo is soiled and taken by T. Crispell Photographer, Battle Creek, Mich. (90-38-144)
Portrait of an unidentified young man; slightly soiled. Taken by T. Crispell Photographer, Battle Creek, Mich.

Unidentified little girl & younger boy posing, taken by a Lansing, Mich. Studio. (90-38-131)
Unidentified pair of children (girl & younger child), possibly Dean’s. Long light haired girl sitting in a chair with a younger child standing in girl’s left arm. taken by a Lansing, Mich. Studio

Two unidentified men dressed in suits, c. 1900. (90-38-124)
Unidentified photo of a pair of men. Both men are leaning their arms on a what appears to be a rock. c. 1900.

An unidentified woman standing, wearing a dark dress, taken by a studio in Rochester, NY. (90-38-126)
Photo of an unidentified woman standing & wearing a dark dress with a dark covering over her head & shoulders. Taken by a studio in Rochester, NY. "Miller" is handwritten at the bottom.

Unidentified woman posing, taken by Geo. H. Fowler, Fowler Studio, Charlotte, Mich, 1889. (90-38-146)
Portrait of an unidentified woman with curly bangs & earrings. Backside reads “Geo. H. Fowler, 1889.” Taken by Geo. H. Fowler, Fowler Studio, Charlotte, Mich, 1889.

An unidentified woman posing, taken by Cheney studio, Lansing, Mich. (90-38-133)
Unidentified portrait of a woman with bangs & a bun at the crown of her head. Taken by Cheney studio, 201 Washington Ave. South, Lansing, Mich.

Florence Dean Sattler. Mar.25, 1903 (90-38-122)
Photo of Florence Dean Sattler. On the back: to “uncle” Frank from Florence Dean Sattler. Mar.25, 1903

Rustic Interior of unidentified store. (90-38-113)
Unidentified photograph of a rustic interior. Four wooden chairs, a large fireplace, & a sign that reads “Notice (unreadable).”

Unidentified group photo of nine children and man & woman standing in back. (90-38-145)
Small photograph of an unidentified group of men, women & children posing (family picture?).

Nurse (midwife) holding a baby and mother lying in bed. (90-38-147)
Photograph of an unidentified child delivery. Mother is in bed while nurse is standing & leaning forward holding an unclothed child.

An unidentified man with a beard and mustache wearing a suit & tie. Taken by A Tessa studio, Genova. (90-38-137)
Portrait of an unidentified bearded man. Backside reads “A Testa, Salita Pollajuoli 13, Genova, Si Conservano le negative.” Translated as "A Testa, Salita Pollajuoli 13, Genoa, Negatives Are Preserved."
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