The Amateur | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

The Amateur

The Amateur | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Laurie Peterson pretending to take a photograph, with a prop camera, of Muriel Peterson as she is gazing at a cat. In the background are trees and shrubs. Caption on back reads: "The Amateur."
DESCRIPTION
Laurie Peterson pretending to take a photograph, with a prop camera, of Muriel Peterson as she is gazing at a cat. In the background are trees and shrubs. Caption on back reads: "The Amateur."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:125030
Creation Date:circa 09 12 1905
Creator Name:Peterson, Carl A.
City:Scandinavia
County:Waupaca
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Carl A. Peterson photographs, circa 1900-circa 1930
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M2003-137
Original Dimensions:5.875 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hand written on reverse of loaned print, "The Amateur. Sep. 12. 4PM. dull light RR lens. F8 - 1/2 sec. Cyko print. C.A. Peterson #400 Scandinavia, Wis."

Original print loaned for scanning by Faith Mauk, granddaughter of Carl A. Peterson, 2016.
Original print loaned for copy negative by David and Laurie Peterson, Wittenberg, Wis., 1980.

From photo album submitted by members of the Round World Exchange Club to American Photography, 1913.

Image used in A Life in Photographs and Letters, Carl & Christine Peterson, My Grandparents, by Faith Mauk, page 30.

SUBJECTS
Cats
Pets
Foliage
Shrubs
Trees
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Hats
Rural areas
Children
Family
Hairstyles
Outdoor photography
Portrait photography
Play
Toys

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