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Laurie, Muriel and James at Christmas
December 1915
Laurie and Muriel playing with an erector set, while James is sitting on the end of the table facing the decorated Christmas tree. More toys are on the floor. A Christmas wreath hangs in the window...
Singing at Christmas
1925
Muriel and Laurie singing as their mother, Christine Peterson, plays the organ at Christmas. On the right is a decorated Christmas tree. A large area rug covers the wood floor.
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."
Christine, Laurie and Muriel Peterson
1910
Christine (mother), Laurie and Muriel Peterson sitting in the grass. Laurie is looking directly at the camera.
Muriel and Laurie Peterson with Christmas Tree
December 1913
Muriel and Laurie Peterson hold hands as they pose for a photograph in front of a decorated Christmas tree. In the background are many prints on the wall and a door. On the wooden floor is a large ...
Laurie and Muriel Peterson with Boat
circa 1910-1919
Laurie and Muriel Peterson posing with a wooden rowboat that has been tipped on its side. Laurie is standing behind the boat, leaning on one arm. Muriel is sitting inside the boat.
