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S. Ana Heller, as an Unknown Profession

Date: 1905
Description: S. Ana Heller, member of the Menomonie High School class of 1905, depicted as an unclear profession, putting a piece of paper or cloth in a bucket. Part of...
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Portrait of Man in Costume

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Description: A man stands next to a stone wall in front of a painted backdrop and poses for a portrait dressed in a costume, possibly of ethnic origin.
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Portrait of Man Dancing

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Description: A studio portrait of a standing man in front of a painted backdrop, possibly in a dancing costume with shorts and leggings. He is also wearing a top hat an...
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Three People Dressed in Costumes

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Description: Two men, one seated and one standing, and a standing woman pose for a studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop. All three individuals wear a costume ...
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Fortune Teller

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Description: A studio portrait of two women sitting at a table in front of a painted backdrop. One of the women is dressed as a fortune teller and holds round cards. Th...
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Portrait of a Fortune Teller

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Description: A studio portrait of a woman dressed as a fortune teller in front of a painted backdrop. She has long, loose hair and is wearing a dress.
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Boston Blackie

Date: 1951
Description: Kent Taylor depicted as Boston Blackie from the television series of the same name. This photograph includes a signature.
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Portrait of a Young Woman

Date: 1925
Description: A full-length studio portrait of a young woman, possibly a dancer, in costume.
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George Walter's Baby New Year

Date: 1953
Description: A young Jimmy Clark dressed as Baby New Year for 1954. He stands on top of a case of Adler Bräu wearing cowboy boots, underwear, and a sash reading 1954. H...
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Mrs. Ruth Pochmann's Doll Exhibit

Date: 1961
Description: Five dolls are posed together. The smallest — an African-American doll — is seated in a miniature chair. The caption reads: "19th Century dolls owned by Mr...
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John Garfield and Lili Palmer

Date: 1947
Description: Lili Palmer is resting her head on John Garfield's shoulder in a scene from the 1947 film "Body and Soul." A piece of equipment, possibly a microphone, is ...

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