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Wasson Studios Reception Room

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This is a glass negative of the reception room at Wasson Studios. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s. The negative has been colorized.

Man Reading to a Boy

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This is a glass negative of a man reading a book to a boy. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Horse & Wagon Team

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This is a glass negative of a horse and wagon team. The wagon is being pulled by six horses, while 2 men ride on top. There is a crowd of people on the bridge behind. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the…

Herd of Cattle

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This is a glass negative of a herd of cattle with an unknown man. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early1900s.

"Indian Stalking Deer"

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These are glass negatives of an unknown man hunting a deer along a river. The man is portraying an "Indian"/Native-American according to the description with the negative.

The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur,…

Mallet Used in the Abraham Lincoln Monument, Owned by O.N. Frieschlag

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This is a glass negative of the mallet used in the Abraham Lincoln monument. The mallet was owned by O.N. Freischlag. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL, and used in the Decatur Herald and Review in March 1930.

Lois Miller

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These are the glass negatives of Lois Miller. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Photograph of Woman in a Hat - 1920s

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This is a photo/postcard of a woman in a hat in the 1920s taken by Charlie the Picture Man at 719 Johns Ave, Decatur IL