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New Shoes
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Leonore Middleton leaning forward as she is sitting on a bed trying on a pair of shoes. An unidentified Japanese woman in traditional dress is sitting on the floor, right. The bed is strewn with clothes and packing materials. On the reverse of the print is written: "3 prs. of shoes & 1 pr. rubbers arrive from Am[erica]. They all fit, fine."
1922
Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990
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W013784
WHi 129473
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Working at Home
1922
Forest Middleton, right, addressing a package while sitting in a wicker armchair. His wife Leonore, is sitting on a straight back chair with her feet propped on a footstool, wrapping fabric edging ...
Leonore Middleton and Students
1922
Leonore Judkins Middleton showing a book to three young Japanese men. An iron kettle is sitting on a stove in the background. On the reverse of the print is written: "Taken at Hagin's one Sun. a.m....
Boys at Shrine
1922
Four young boys standing, with a fifth child sitting, on the top step in front of a Japanese torii, or gate. There is a stone lantern at far right. On the reverse of the print is written: "Shrine a...
Leonore with Parasol
1930
Leonore Middleton posing outdoors, wearing a large hat with a Japanese parasol resting on her left shoulder. She is wearing a light-colored dress with a belt. There are several men in the far left ...
In the Shop
1925
Leonore Middleton, left, is holding a bowl, with an unidentified woman watching on the right. They are standing in front of a table which is holding other bowls and objects. There are printed text...
Shopkeeper
1920
A smiling shopkeeper in traditional dress showing a ceramic cat to Leonore Middleton. There are shelves behind Leonore which are crowded with figurines.
