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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 16, 1955 reads "Peter Paulson, 3, finds soaring Valley temperatures make it just too hot to take his afternoon nap. Instead, he killed time by (1) stripping, (2) throwing out all crib toys and bumper, (3) discarding bedding, (4) adjusting draperies, (5) rearranging pictures, (6) disconnecting guard rail, and (7) call to Mom for co-o-o-l drink of water."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Boys--California--San Fernando Valley Toddlers--California--San Fernando Valley Cribs (Children's furniture)--California--San Fernando Valley Toys--California--San Fernando Valley Wall hangings--California--San Fernando Valley Draperies--California--San Fernando Valley Bedding--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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