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[PHOTOGRAPHY]. Five Early Twentieth Century Photographs. 1908-1916. Group of five American photographs depicting recreation and work. Including: Amateur Ski Jump. Ishpeming, MI, 1908. Albumen photograph mounted to card mount depicting a ski jumper suspended in air with arms raised. Inscription and Childs Art Gallery label verso: “Ben Ursin making jump off of 119 feet / Ishpeming, Mich / Ski Tournament / 1908.” – Coney Island Beach / Bathing Suits 25 Cents. Photo of a beach stand mounted to card. – Billiards Northwest Championship / Amateur 14.2 Balk Line. Sepia-toned photo showing interior of billiards hall. Circa 1914. Inscribed lower right – Harvest Scene in Cottonwood, Wisconsin. 1910. Real photo postcard (RPPC), postally used. – Chemistry Lab. ca. 1910s. RPPC. labeled “Louis in Chem lab” verso. Divided back, unused. – Largest 8 x 9 ¾”; smallest 3 ½ x 5 ½”. Edge wear to all, scattered surface scuffs, light soiling. Very good condition.