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Historical Object

Polish Paper Cutting

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Description: This is a Polish paper cutting, an art form known as wycinanki, featuring a floral/flower design.
Historical Object

Copper Bird Object

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Description: A bird-shaped object made of copper.
Painting

Portrait of Anna Harrison

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Anna Harrison, painted by her son Mark R. Harrison.
Photograph

Beulah Irene Miller and Charles Thomas wedding portrait

Date: 1912
Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Beulah Irene Miller (1888-1958) and Charles Buy Thomas (1879-1925), a dairy farmer, posing in...
Photograph

Beulah Irene Miller in High School Graduation Dress

Date: 1906
Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Beulah Irene Miller dressed for her graduation from Evansville (Wisconsin) High School. Her l...
Photograph

Beulah Irene Miller and Willis Miller, Jr.

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Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Beulah Irene Miller (1888-1958) and Willis Miller, Jr., sister and brother. Beulah is seated ...
Photograph

Pouring Beer at the Miller Brewery

Date: 1953
Description: William R. "Bill" Kinney (1912-1978; second from left) and friends enjoy a beer at the Miller Brewery. Bill and his brother Howard Kinney owned the White F...
Photograph

Marriage Ceremony

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: An interior image of St. Catherine Catholic Church during the marriage ceremony of Mary (Kustermann) Esser (b. 1934) and J. Thomas Esser (b. 1934).
Photograph

Esser Sisters, Julie and Jane

Date: 02 1962
Description: The Esser sisters, Julie and Jane, stand in a crib with their hands on the foot board. A lamb decal decorates the crib.
Photograph

Wedding Party

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: Group portrait of the Mary (Kustermann) Esser and J. Thomas Esser wedding party taken at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. The wedding party included Susan ...
Painting

Mason C. Darling

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Description: Photographic print of a waist-up painting of Mason C. Darling. Darling served as a member of U.S. House of Representative from the 2nd District in Wisconsi...
Painting

Portrait of Wisconsin Governor Louis P. Harvey

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Governor Louis P. Harvey, 7th governor of Wisconsin.
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Regalia Brightens School Anniversary

Date: 05 18 1954
Description: Caption under photograph reads: "Buckskins and bright feathered bonnets were donned by this group to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

75th Anniversary Observance

Date: 04 25 1954
Description: Winnebago children and adults are dressed in traditional clothing for the photo. The caption reads: "As part of the 75th anniversary observance of the foun...
Painting

Eben and Roseline Peck Cabin

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Description: Painting of the Eben Peck cabin, the first house in Madison, was built in June, 1837. Text on back of art board: "Madison in June 1837." Painting likely ba...
Book or Pamphlet

Milwaukee Braves Scorecard

Date: 1965
Description: The cover of a Milwaukee Braves scorebook featuring a caricature of a Native American man.
Photograph

Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Bradley

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Description: Harry Lynde Bradley, and his wife Margaret "Peg" Blankney Sullivan Bradley, dancing at a party.
Historical Object

Hmong Baby Carrier

Date: 02 2020
Description: A colorful Hmong infant carrier.

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