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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 26, 1961 reads "'And besides the seven pieces of patio furniture...' The Peterson family enjoys a dinner...on table made in the garage." The article partially reads "'I'm not much of a one for sitting around watching television,' said Peterson, 44, a Los Angeles accountant. 'I get a lot of satisfaction in accomplishing something.'" Ernest Peterson builds most of the furniture for his home. The family lives at 19841 Covello Street in Canoga Park.; See images #00082909 and #00127465 through #00127469 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Accountants--California--Los Angeles Woodwork--California--Los Angeles Outdoor furniture--California--Los Angeles Patios--California--Los Angeles Tables--California--Los Angeles Cookware--California--Los Angeles Eating & drinking--California--Los Angeles Drinking glasses--California--Los Angeles Plates (Tableware)--California--Los Angeles Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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