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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.
Carl and Christine Peterson Wedding Portrait
1904
Formal waist-up wedding portrait of Carl and Christine Peterson.
Carl and James Peterson
1913
Waist-up portrait of Carl Peterson with his youngest child, James, asleep on his lap.
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.
Christine Peterson at Loom
1922
Christine Peterson weaving rag rugs on a large loom.
