Christmas Album Page | Historical Object | Wisconsin Historical Society

Historical Object

Christmas Album Page

Christmas Album Page | Historical Object | Wisconsin Historical Society
An album page titled <i>Christmas 1899</i> is decorated with watercolor painted figures. These include a sprig of mistletoe with two berries and the Fargo family pet dog and cat. There is a hobby horse pull toy and carved wooden animals including a rooster and "stick leg" cow and sheep. Both of the stick leg animals are missing a front leg. One of the detached legs is depicted to the right of the sheep's head.

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DESCRIPTION
An album page titled Christmas 1899 is decorated with watercolor painted figures. These include a sprig of mistletoe with two berries and the Fargo family pet dog and cat. There is a hobby horse pull toy and carved wooden animals including a rooster and "stick leg" cow and sheep. Both of the stick leg animals are missing a front leg. One of the detached legs is depicted to the right of the sheep's head.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:124913
Creation Date: 1899
Creator Name:Fargo, Louise Mears
City:Lake Mills
County:Jefferson
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Louise Mears Fargo family album, circa 1917
Genre:Historical Object
Original Format Type:paintings
Original Format Number:PH 5039.9
Original Dimensions:13 x 10.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Horses
Poultry
Sheep
Cats
Cows and Cattle
Dogs
Painting
Foliage
Ephemera
Christmas
Toys
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