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Alfred's Big Potato

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Looking at the camera, Alfred Holt is holding up a big potato, possibly a double potato. Younger sister Eleanor Holt is standing to the right of Alfred Holt. Older sister Jeannette Holt is sitting on a swing and is looking at Eleanor. Caption reads: "Alfred's Big Potato. Eleanor and Jeannette. Oconto. Sept. 1902."

Date Created:
September 1902
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created September 1902

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141OU
Legacy ID
WHi 142273

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