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Historical Essay

Silver Wedding Presents

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Silver ladle and spoon given to Syndonia (Hobbins) Jackson of Madison, Wisconsin as a wedding present, 1872. (Museum object #1955.304,A)
Historical Essay

1880s "Aesthetic" Dress

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Tea gown inspired by the "Aesthetic" Movement of the late nineteenth century, worn by Annie Cronk of Oregon, Wisconsin, c. 1881. (Museum object #1952.128)
Historical Essay

Courtship Advice Fan

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Victorian scrapbook fan made by Julia Morris of Madison, decorated with suggestions about courtship, love and marriage, 1895-1899. (Museum object #1955.480
Historical Essay

Mrs. Fairchild's Worth Gown

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Gown made by Charles Frederick Worth of Paris for Frances Fairchild of Madison, Wisconsin, 1880. (Museum object #1945.960,A)
Historical Essay

Boy's Dress

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Dress worn by John Kiser as a child near Oregon, Wisconsin, c. 1856. (Museum object #1950.5744)

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