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Anna M. Fox

Date: 1890
Description: Formal studio portrait in front of a painted background of Anna Fox, who married William F. Vilas of Madison, Wisconsin. This photograph was taken in Washi...
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Tom (?) Wallace's Parents

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a couple, who are the parents of Tom (?) Wallace. The woman is sitting with a blanket around her shoulder...
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Football Team

Date: 1899
Description: Group portrait in front of a painted backdrop of members of a Whitewater, Wisconsin football team.
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Women with Schuetzen Rifles

Date: 06 1887
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Emma Protz, an unidentified woman (likely Julia Protz), and Clara Tester posing with "schuetzen-rifles." ...
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1915
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
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Robert B.L. Murphy

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Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Robert B.L. Murphy. Robert Brady Lawrence Murphy was born on December 5, 1901 at 711 Langdon Street in Madison, Wisconsin. H...
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Portrait of Woman in Fur Coat

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Description: Studio portrait of a standing woman wearing a fur coat and fur muff, possibly Julia Schnurr or Snurr. Standing with draped support on left, with painted b...
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Portrait of Man in Suit with Hat

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Description: Studio portrait of a seated young man in a striped suit jacket and vest holding his hat in hand. He wears a collarless shirt with fabric tucked around his ...
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Studio Portrait of Advertising Signs

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Description: Studio portrait of signs that advertise "GEM," list "C.J. Van Schaick, Black River Falls, Wis.," and a hat. GEM may be a manufacturer of photographic equip...
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Kellogg Box Telephone

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Description: Kellogg box telephone in front of a painted backdrop. Patented November 26, 1901.
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Studio Portrait of Man and Woman

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Description: Studio portrait of a man sitting and a woman standing in front of a painted backdrop.
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Studio Portrait of Woman

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Description: Studio portrait of a woman standing in front of a painted backdrop with her hand resting on a stuffed chair.
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Studio Portrait of Three Women

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Description: Studio portrait of three women standing behind a wooden fence in front of a painted backdrop.
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Man and Woman

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Description: Studio portrait of a seated man and standing woman in front of a painted backdrop. The woman is wearing a long skirt with a puffy blouse, and the man is we...
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Portrait of Soldier

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Description: Studio portrait of a soldier posed standing next to a draped chair in front of a painted backdrop.
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Soldier Posing with Woman

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Description: Studio portrait of a standing soldier with his arms on the shoulders of a woman who is standing and who has her hands on his waist. They are posing in fron...
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Four Soldiers Playing Cards

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Description: Studio portrait of four soldiers lying on the ground by a box that says, "Hard Tack U.S.," playing cards and drinking. They are posing in front of a painte...
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Four Soliders Playing Cards

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Description: Studio portrait of four soldiers kneeling around a box that says, "Hard Tack U.S.," playing cards and drinking. They are posing in front of a painted backd...
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Portrait of Boy in Hat

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Description: Studio portrait of a seated boy in a hat and necktie in front of a painted backdrop.
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Young Man Sitting in Chair

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Description: Studio portrait of a seated young man wearing a striped shirt, suspenders, and trousers in front of a painted backdrop.

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