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Historical Essay

Liberace's Performance Jacket

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Elaborately beaded jacket worn by pianist, performer, and Wisconsin native Liberace during his performances in the late 1970s. (Museum object #2008.77.1)
Historical Essay

Oscar Mayer Wiener Banjo-Ukulele

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Banjo-ukulele used by jingle composer Richard Trentlage in the first recording of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song, 1962. (Museum object #2009.59.1)
Historical Essay

Polka Rhythms Bandstand

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bandstand used by Chad Przybylski and his Polka Rhythms of Pulaski, Wisconsin, from c. 1980 until 2003. (Museum object #2003.10.1)
Historical Essay

Native American Courting Flute

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Native American courting flute carved by Louis Webster, of Menominee, Stockbridge, Potawatomi and Oneida descent, 1994. (Museum object #1996.118.93)
Historical Essay

Sousa Conductor's Baton

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Conductor's baton presented to Marquette University by John Philip Sousa in 1924. (Museum object #1980.228.12)
Historical Essay

Rosaline Peck's Violin

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Violin and bow played by Madison, Wisconsin pioneer Rosaline Peck, 1830s. (Museum object #1969.304.2,A)
Historical Essay

The 'Incomparable' Hildegarde Record

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Souvenir Record Album of Wisconsin songs recorded by the "Incomparable" Hildegarde, c. 1969. (Museum object #2001.50.13.1-2)
Historical Essay

Hardanger Fiddle

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Mid-nineteenth century violin converted into Hardanger fiddle by Knute Hellund, c. 1893. (Museum object #1973.56)
Historical Essay

Butch Vig's Original Drum Set

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Drum kit used by Viroqua, Wisconsin, native Butch Vig when he played with the bands Spooner, Fire Town, and the Grammy-nominated Garbage. (Museum object)

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