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Cat in Rocking Chair
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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.
1905
Krueger, Alexander
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Jennie Krueger Bruetzman and Tramp
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Jennie Krueger sitting in a rocking chair on a porch holding her cat Tramp, who is dressed in baby clothes.
The Twins with a Cat Up a Post
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Jennie and Edgar Krueger playing with a cat, Tramp, who is on top of a post. Edgar is climbing the post trying to get the cat while Jennie is standing below watching.
Krueger House
1899
Sarah Krueger sitting with a dog on the porch of Alex Krueger's house.
Mary Krueger with Twins
1899
Mary Krueger, sitting in a rocking chair and holding twins Jennie and Edgar Krueger on her lap. There is a fur rug on the floor.
William Krueger House
May 1899
View of William Krueger's house across the road from the Krueger farm.
