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Log House on Sliver Lake

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Log house with lean-to addition. There is another building in the background on the left. A road or path is in the foreground. Carl and Christine Peterson lived in this cabin from 1908 to 1916. Previously, they lived with Christine's mother.

Date Created:
1912
Creator:
Peterson, Carl A.

Publication Information

Creator Peterson, Carl A.
Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Carl A. Peterson photographs, circa 1900-circa 1930
Call Number (P363)98
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465675802121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0126J8
Legacy ID
WHi 122333

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Christine Peterson with New Baby

Christine Peterson with New Baby

November 1912

Christine Peterson holding her new baby, James. She is sitting up in bed and is wearing a nightgown.

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Christine Peterson at Spinning Wheel

Christine Peterson at Spinning Wheel

circa 1910-1919

Christine Peterson working at her spinning wheel. Watching her from the open doorway are Laurie and Muriel, Christine's children. Muriel is holding a black cat.

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Carl and Christine Peterson Wedding Portrait

Carl and Christine Peterson Wedding Portrait

1904

Formal waist-up wedding portrait of Carl and Christine Peterson.

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Christine Peterson at Loom

Christine Peterson at Loom

1922

Christine Peterson weaving rag rugs on a large loom.

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Christine, Laurie and Muriel Peterson

Christine, Laurie and Muriel Peterson

1910

Christine (mother), Laurie and Muriel Peterson sitting in the grass. Laurie is looking directly at the camera.

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Peterson Family at Home

Peterson Family at Home

1915

Mr. Peterson is sitting in a rocking chair reading the newspaper and smoking a pipe, while Mrs. Peterson is standing at the stove with their young son, James, nearby.

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