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Weighing Guests

Date: 1898
Description: Group of people on the front porch, weighing the guests. A visit was considered successful if the guests weighed more when they left.
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View from Bluffs

Date: 1893
Description: View from the bluffs in or near McGregor, Iowa.
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St. Gabriel's Church

Date: 1890
Description: A view of the interior of St. Gabriel's Church.
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Fort Crawford Military Cemetery

Date: 1895
Description: Fort Crawford Military Cemetery. Photograph made before restoration by the United States Government. Soldiers' families were also buried in the cemetery.
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Fort Crawford Military Cemetery

Date: 1895
Description: Fort Crawford Military Cemetery, as seen before it was restored by the United States Government. Two people are standing in the center near the tombs.
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Dousman Office Building

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view across street towards the Dousman Office building, later used as a pearl button factory. A large group of people are sitting and standing at ...
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Brisbois Fur Trading Post

Date: 1890
Description: The Astor Company or Brisbois fur trading post.
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Villa Louis Porch

Date: 1898
Description: The Dousman family and friends on the east porch of Villa Louis.
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Shell Buyers with Launch and Barge

Date: 1895
Description: Prairie du Chien (vicinity) about 1895-1900. Shell buyers with their launches and barges docked at shoreline. Freshwater clam shells were used in the pearl...
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Dousmans and Friends Playing Cards

Date: 1898
Description: Group of twelve people, including Nina Dousman, gathered around a table outdoors, with a fountain spouting water in the background. Four people play cards ...
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Dinner at Villa Louis

Date: 1898
Description: Mrs. Nina Dousman with children and house party guests in the dining room at Villa Louis.
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Entertaining at Villa Louis

Date: 1898
Description: Dousman family entertaining house guests on the lawn at Villa Louis. A table and chairs are set up on the grass and several of the group are holding baseba...
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Playing Billards at Villa Louis

Date: 1898
Description: Dousman family and house party guests playing billiards at Villa Louis. A lamp hangs over the table and prints are displayed on the walls. A display cabine...
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Fancy Ball at Villa Louis

Date: 1898
Description: Dousman family and house party guests dressed for a fancy ball. They are posed on the staircase and in the hall and are wearing fancy dress or costumes. On...

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