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The New Year
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A six-year-old Stuart Fargo is posing for a full length portrait dressed as the "New Year" while standing in front of a folding screen. He is wearing a top hat, heavy double breasted coat, and high-buttoned shoes. There are three rugs on the floor.
1903
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Stuart on Rocking Horse
1903
Stuart Fargo poses while sitting on a large rocking horse in front of a folding screen. He is wearing a top hat and striped shirt.
Dorothy Fargo
1914
Twenty-year-old Dorothy Fargo posing outdoors for a full-length portrait. She is wearing a light-colored dress with a long jacket. A handwritten caption reads: "Ready for Recital Mt. Carroll Ill." ...
Louise Mears Fargo and Her Children
1914
Louise Mears Fargo (1866-1925) posing for a profile, three-quarter length standing portrait beside the front porch of the family home on Mulberry Street. She is wearing a striped dress with long ja...
The Fargo Children
1906
The three children of Frank B. and Louise Mears Fargo standing and posing for a full-length studio portrait. They are, from left: Dorothy, age 12 years; Stuart, nine, and Frank six. The boys are we...
Two Boys and Their Dog
1903
Stuart Fargo, left, standing with his brother Frank behind their dog, Mark. The boys are wearing large bow ties. Behind them is a folding screen.
Fargo Family and Friend
February 1918
From left, Frank B. Fargo, Jr. posing with his parents, Louise Mears and Frank B. Fargo, and Edw. Webster near the porch of the Fargo family home. Webster is wearing a Navy uniform with hat and pea...
