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Clara and Forest Middleton
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Clara Middleton holds her naked infant son Forest on her lap. There are many throw pillows around them, including one that features a "W" and the cheer "U! RAH RAH" on it.
1892
Middleton, William, 1866-1955
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Clara Middleton and Pets
1905
Clara Middleton sits with a dog and rabbit on her lap in what may be a self-portrait. There is a daybed and treadle sewing machine in the background.
Clara Middleton at Home
1905
A portrait, possibly a self-portrait, of Clara Middleton seated in her home. She wears a large hat; her gloves rest in her lap. There is a jardiniere with a large papyrus plant in front of a bookca...
Forest Middleton and Leonore Judkins
1918
Forest Middleton, wearing eyeglasses, holds Leonore Judkins Middleton on his lap. She is crocheting as he rests his head on her bosom.
Clara Resting
1908
Clara Middleton lies on a love seat with her feet supported on a folding rocking chair.
Clara Middleton and Tootsie
1905
Clara Middleton, well-dressed and wearing a large hat, holding her pet fox terrier's chin as the two share a gaze.
Forest and Tootsie on Settee
1900
Forest Middleton, wearing a striped shirt, bow tie, and knickers, shares a quiet moment with his dog, Tootsie.
