Cat in Rocking Chair | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Cat in Rocking Chair

Cat in Rocking Chair | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Jennie and Edgar Krueger's cat Tramp dressed up in old boys' clothes and sitting in a rocking chair. The cat has its paws on a board that has been placed over the arms of the chair. Two pins holding a piece of cloth against the back of the chair read: "Compliments of Santa Claus at Racek's," and bear a likeness of the face of Santa Claus.
DESCRIPTION
Jennie and Edgar Krueger's cat Tramp dressed up in old boys' clothes and sitting in a rocking chair. The cat has its paws on a board that has been placed over the arms of the chair. Two pins holding a piece of cloth against the back of the chair read: "Compliments of Santa Claus at Racek's," and bear a likeness of the face of Santa Claus.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:5264
Creation Date:circa 1905
Creator Name:Krueger, Alexander
City:Watertown
County:Jefferson
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Krueger family papers, 1852-1991
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(K91)357
Original Dimensions:4 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The image appeared in the December section of the 1992 Wisconsin Historical Calendar.
SUBJECTS
Cats
Pets
Plants
Chairs
Porches
Santa Claus
Clothing and dress
Outdoor photography
Amusements
Badges

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