Photograph
Carvers Working at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
| Two stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance during the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building. The carvers are working on the lion's head column capitols. |
| Image ID: | 26064 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1899 |
| Creator Name: | Grant, Francis W. |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | State Historical Society of Wisconsin Building Commission records, 1895-1915, 1923 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 136.97 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3 x 5 inches |
| Appears on plate 97 in State Historical Library Building, Madison, Wisconsin, a book of cyanotype prints documenting the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin's headquarters building. The book was presented by Francis W. Grant, Superintendent of Construction, to the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Architecture, Classical |
| Sculpture |
| Hats |
| Work clothes |
| Construction industry |
| Building trades |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Construction workers |
| Stone industry and trade |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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