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Fitz W. Guerin
The Reaper
Submitted by Ken on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 9:42am.
A young woman models in a studio for photographer Fitz W. Guerin. No date is recorded with the photo, but it was probably taken around 1902. View full size.
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Model With Book
Submitted by Ken on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 6:54pm.
A young model lies in bed with a book. Photo by Fitz W. Guerin, between 1900 and 1903. View full size.
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Cowgirl Model: c. 1902
Submitted by Ken on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 6:16pm.
A young woman models, wearing a cowgirl outfit and holding a rope. Photo by Fitz W. Guerin, c. 1902. View full size.
Kids in the Hall: 1902
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 2:50pm.
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When Teacher's away, the boys will play. Posed mayhem from St. Louis photographer Fitz W. Guerin. View full size.
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Quite the Dish: 1902
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 2:49pm.
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A well-rounded young lady in dancing costume as photographed in the studio of Fitz Guerin in 1902, the year before his death. View full size.
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