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Drawing

Barman — Bob

Date: 1932
Description: Bob bartending at the Press Grill.
Photograph

Elmer E. Ellsworth

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Description: Full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, F & S, 11th New York Infantry, in dress clothes. He was born in Malta, New York, but mo...
Photograph

Sitting Room

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Description: Interior view of sitting room with a tall ceiling. The room is decorated in art deco style with a light fixture, upholstered chairs, patterned carpet, patt...
Photograph

Abner Doubleday and his Wife Mary

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Description: Full-length carte-de-visite of Major General Abner Doubleday in uniform, sitting, and his wife Mary, standing, wearing a cape over her dress.
Photograph

Nathaniel P. Banks

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Description: Full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks in a uniform with epaulettes, posed with his sword in his left hand. He was born o...
Photograph

Nathaniel P. Banks

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Description: Waist-up carte-de-visite portrait of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, who was born on January 30, 1816 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Prior to the Civil War h...
Photograph

Ambrose Burnside

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of General Ambrose Burnside.
Print

Ambrose Burnside

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Description: Waist-up engraved portrait of General Ambrose Burnside.
Photograph

John C. Fremont

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Description: Full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Major General John C. Fremont in full officer uniform, holding his sword in front. During the war he commanded the ...
Photograph

Joseph Hooker

Date: 1862
Description: Waist-up carte-de-visite portrait of Major General Joseph Hooker. General Hooker received a commission of Brigadier General from President Lincoln followin...
Photograph

Edward P. Bridgman

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Private Edward P. Bridgman, Company G, 37th Massachusetts Infantry.
Print

Gideon Welles

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Description: Engraved, full-length, seated portrait of Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy from 1861-1869.
Photograph

Bakery Advertisement with Native American Man

Date: 1970
Description: A sign shows a smiling Native American man holding a rye bread sandwich in an advertisment for Levy and Sons Bakery of New York, New York. The man is weari...
Photograph

Woman in Store Aisle Examining Bread

Date: 1970
Description: Woman standing in a store aisle examining a loaf of Levy and Sons Bakery rye bread. She is wearing a yellow shirt, colorful headband, and a beehive or bouf...
Photograph

Delivery Truck Parked in Front of City Skyline and Ships

Date: 1970
Description: Elevated view of an International Harvester model MA-1500 Metro delivery truck is parked on a bridge overlooking a body of water and a city skyline, likely...
Photograph

Mary Louise Baker Lidgerwood Browne

Date: 1856
Description: Sixth plate daguerreotype of Mary Louise Baker Lidgerwood Browne. Daughter of Charles Minton Baker of Lake Geneva. Taken in New York before her family jour...
Photograph

Wisconsin Pavilion Attractions

Date: 1964
Description: Sign outside the Wisconsin Pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair advertising a steak house, a beer garden, and the world's largest cheese. A portion of the pav...
Print

George Washington's Inauguration Centennial Celebration Souvenir Menu

Date: 04 30 1889
Description: Front cover and first two pages of the souvenir menu for the centennial of George Washington's inauguration at the Hotel Marlborough. The cover features a ...
Photograph

Bruce Barton

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Description: Bruce Barton, board chairman of Batton, Barton, Durstine & Osborn (advertising firm) in his office. Behind him is a large illustration of a street scene. T...
Photograph

Wisconsin Hospitality Committee

Date: 1919
Description: Four women and three men standing or sitting near a desk and table that are labelled "Wisconsin." Two of the women appear to be doing paperwork, and the me...

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