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Fargo Children

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The children of Frank B. and Louise Mears Fargo posing in front of a folding screen for a quarter-length portrait. They are, from left, Frank Jr., age five years; Dorothy, age 11; and Stuart, eight. The boys are wearing large bow ties; Dorothy is wearing a large bow in her hair.

Date Created:
December 1905

Publication Information

Date Created December 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Louise Mears Fargo family album, circa 1917
Call Number PH 5039.34

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141HG
Legacy ID
WHi 125656

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The Fargo Children

The Fargo Children

1906

The three children of Frank B. and Louise Mears Fargo standing and posing for a full-length studio portrait. They are, from left: Dorothy, age 12 years; Stuart, nine, and Frank six. The boys are we...

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Aunt Nellie

Aunt Nellie

1913

Group portrait, with Stuart, center, and Frank B. Fargo Jr. posing with their "Aunt Nellie," Helen Farnsworth Mears. The boys are wearing jackets and neckties; Mears is wearing a dark patterned blo...

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Photographs
Aunt Nellie

Aunt Nellie

1913

Group portrait of Helen Farnsworth Mears posing with her nephews Stuart Fargo, center, and Frank Fargo Jr. They are reading a book together. Mears is wearing a dark blouse with a bow at her neck.

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Photographs
Dorothy and Stuart Fargo

Dorothy and Stuart Fargo

1904

Dorothy Fargo is holding a flower in her right hand and is resting her left hand on her brother's shoulder as they are posing outdoors for a three-quarter length portrait. She is wearing a light-co...

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Louise Mears Fargo and Her Children

Louise Mears Fargo and Her Children

1914

Louise Mears Fargo (1866-1925) posing for a profile, three-quarter length standing portrait beside the front porch of the family home on Mulberry Street. She is wearing a striped dress with long ja...

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Louise Mears Fargo and Her Children

Louise Mears Fargo and Her Children

August 1901

A photograph of Louise Mears Fargo and her children is mounted on an album page decorated with a hand-painted wild rose. In the photograph, Louise, wearing a large plumed hat, is sitting outdoors h...

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