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Eleanor and Spotty
May 1912
Sitting on a wooden sawhorse in the backyard, Eleanor Holt is giving a treat to Spotty, the family dog.
David Rumsey Entertains Himself
January 15, 1915
On the floor, David Rumsey is using a wrench to repair a part of the train set, which includes trains, rails, and a building. Caption reads: "David entertains himself."
Decoration Day
May 30, 1912
Three girls are decorating Lucy Rumsey Holt's electric car with American flags for Decoration Day, possibly for a parade. Jeannette Holt is on the left. Spotty, the Holt family dog, is in the foreg...
Lucy and W.A. Holt Family
1918
A casual portrait of the Lucy and W.A. Holt family. Standing from left to right: Alfred Holt in military uniform, Jeannette Holt, Lucy Rumsey Holt, W.A. Holt. Sitting from left to right: Eleanor Ho...
Spotty Gets a Bath
1911
The children are giving a bath to the Holt family dog named Spotty who is standing in a wash tub. Philip Smith is laying his hand on Spotty's back. Alfred Holt is helping Spotty look at the camera....
Baseball on the Island
1918
View of a baseball game on the Island. Juliet Rumsey Stroh (?) is pitching. W.A. Holt is standing by second base. Alfred Holt is standing near third base.
