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Shoe Repairman
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A cobbler repairing a boot in his shop. Many boots are lined up on the floor, and a bench of tools is behind him. A calendar from J.B. Yunker & Sons hangs on the back wall, along with a chart of tools and a card of a woman in a hat. Carl was always willing to take a photograph when asked.
1915
Peterson, Carl A.
Publication Information
| Creator | Peterson, Carl A. |
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| Date Created | 1915 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Carl A. Peterson photographs, circa 1900-circa 1930 |
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| Call Number | (P351)22 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465675802121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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James Peterson with Picnic Basket in Field
1922
View across field towards James Peterson sitting on a blanket holding a basket. In the background are trees.
Baby Driving Cart with Man
1913
View across yard towards Carl Peterson sitting next to his son James holding the reins of two horses while sitting on a wagon. In the background are farm buildings and laundry hanging on a clothesl...
James Peterson Reaching for Cat
1913
View across yard towards James Peterson playing with a cat. In the background, laundry is hanging on a clothesline and beehives are standing at the edge of the lawn, under trees. Buildings are on t...
James Peterson Fixing Wagon
1915
James Peterson, as a young boy, fixing a dilapidated wagon outdoors. He is attempting to reattach the wheel. A can of grease is sitting on the wagon bed.
Carl and James Peterson
1913
Waist-up portrait of Carl Peterson with his youngest child, James, asleep on his lap.
