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Husking Corn
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Elevated view of the Krueger family husking corn. From right to left are: Mary, Sarah, August, Florentina, and Jennie Krueger. A dog is lying on the ground in the center, and Jennie is holding a cat in her lap. Edgar Krueger is sitting on top of the stack of cornhusks with a dog. Cows are in a field in the background, and farm buildings are in the far background on a hill.
1903
Krueger, Alexander
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Husking Corn in a Cleared Field
1903
Johanna, Jennie, Edgar, and William Krueger husking corn in a cleared cornfield. Corn shocks are scattered around the field. Farm buildings are in the far background beyond a fence.
Posing by a Tree Stump
1904
Outdoor portrait of Jennie, Edgar, and Florentina Krueger next to a tree stump on Loock's hill. Edgar is sitting on the stump while Florentina and Jennie are standing on either side of him.
Husking Corn
1904
Jennie and Edgar Krueger are sitting atop a pile of husked corn in a cleared field, while Alexander Krueger is holding a pail full of husked corn behind them. The children are each holding several ...
Alexander Krueger Family Portrait
1908
Outdoor group portrait of the Alexander Krueger family. Florentina Krueger is sitting in a wicker chair holding a photo album open on her lap. Alexander Krueger is standing behind her with his hand...
William and Johanna Husking Corn
1900
William and Johanna Krueger are sitting in chairs husking corn in a cleared field. A large pile of corn stalks is piled in front of them, with a barrel of husked corn in front of that. A corn shock...
Kruegers, Bruetzmans, and Bhends
1932
Outdoor group portrait of the Kruegers, Bruetzmans, and Bhends on the Krueger Farm. The women are kneeling on the ground, while the men are standing behind them. The infant, Shirley Krueger, is sit...
