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This charming studio shot of a young family “on the road” shows a father and mother with their three children. The mother is carrying a baby on her back, while the father has one in the basket. There are quite a few photos of people carrying young children in baskets like this, a remarkable number shot outside, so this must have been a common method to carry around young kids.

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Medium: Albumen Print
Image Number: 70531-0028
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Posted by Kjeld Duits • 2009-05-16

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