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Christine Peterson with New Baby
November 1912
Christine Peterson holding her new baby, James. She is sitting up in bed and is wearing a nightgown.
Carl and James Peterson
1913
Waist-up portrait of Carl Peterson with his youngest child, James, asleep on his lap.
Children Posing with Christmas Tree
December 1915
Laurie (oldest), Muriel and James Peterson posing with a decorated Christmas tree. James is holding a square object in his hands. Behind them is a parlor organ.
Baby Driving Cart with Man
1913
View across yard towards Carl Peterson sitting next to his son James holding the reins of two horses while sitting on a wagon. In the background are farm buildings and laundry hanging on a clothesl...
Sledding
1914
Laurie, Muriel, and James Peterson, children of the photographer, sledding near the family home. Handwritten on reverse, "Laurie, Muriel, James Peterson, children of Carl Peterson."
Carl and Christine Peterson Wedding Portrait
1904
Formal waist-up wedding portrait of Carl and Christine Peterson.
