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McCormick Automatic Self-Rake Reaper

Date: 1899
Description: McCormick automatic self-rake reaper built in 1858 and patented by McClintock Young. Original caption reads: "This machine embodies the improvement of subs...
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Abraham Lincoln's Funeral in Chicago

Date: 05 01 1865
Description: Albumen print of Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession. Thirty-six maidens in white surround Lincoln's hearse as it passes through the funeral arch, probabl...
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Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Procession at Chicago City Hall

Date: 05 01 1865
Description: Albumen print of an elevated view of the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln entering Chicago's City Hall. The building is decorated with mourning ribbon...
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Globe Tavern during Lincoln's Funeral

Date: 05 1865
Description: Albumen print of the Globe Tavern during Abraham Lincoln's funeral. The tavern was the early home of the Lincoln family. A group of dignitaries are standi...
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Ingram and Pinkum Sawmill

Date: 1880
Description: View from high bank across the river of the Ingram and Pinkum sawmill (left), Ingram and Kennedy mill (right), later incorporated as the Empire Lumber Co. ...
Photograph

Wisconsin River Shoreline

Date: 1880
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin River shoreline, showing lumber rafts "tied up over Sunday."
Photograph

Music Hall

Date: 1899
Description: View across Bascom Hill of the Music Hall and Library on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Drawing

Pencil Drawing of 104th Reg., New York Volunteers

Date: 1862
Description: A small amateur drawing of the camp, with surrounding terrain, occupied by the 104th Regiment, New York State Volunteers near Belle Plains, Virginia, durin...
Manuscript

Nathan Myrick's Account Book

Date: 1841
Description: Inside front cover and first page of Nathan Myrick's 1841-1842 account book showing his purchase of supplies at Prairie du Chien for the establishment of h...
Manuscript

Nathan Myrick's Account Book

Date: 1841
Description: Page from Nathan Myrick's account book showing transactions with Native Americans.

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