Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 45

Historical Object

Map Sampler

Date: 1809
Description: Embroidered sampler of a map of the United States.
Historical Object

Home Sweet Home Sampler

Date: 1877
Description: Punch paper "Home Sweet Home" sampler.
Historical Object

Monster Knife

Date: 1990
Description: A woman holds the monster knife and its sheath. Giant knife presented to John Fox Potter by Missouri Republicans after Potter's threatened duel with a Virg...
Historical Object

Girl's Cotton Dress

Date: 1905
Description: Ivory check-woven cotton; machine-sewn; slightly dropped waistline; straight, unfitted bodice; knee-length skirt, gathered into waistline; full puffed slee...
Historical Object

Potawatomi Moccasins

Date: 02 14 2008
Description: Pair of beaded Potawatomi moccasins.
Historical Object

Langlade Letter Seal

Date: 1801
Description: A silver letter seal, which belonged to Charles Langlade.
Historical Object

Toy Goat

Date: 
Description: A stuffed toy goat with a gray body and a red tail, beard and ears.
Historical Object

Indian POW Pouch

Date: 
Description: A red, fringed Indian (Native American) pouch with fabric patches that read "U.S. Army" and "POW-MIA".
Historical Object

Rosary with Cross

Date: 
Description: A rosary made of wooden (probably) beads and a dark, metal cross.
Historical Object

Seashell Font

Date: 
Description: A seashell which served as a religious font in a church.
Historical Object

Folding Ruler

Date: 
Description: A wooden folding ruler for measuring, with a portion broken off.
Historical Object

Cigar Box Ukulele

Date: 
Description: A ukulele made of koa wood and a Bull Durham cigar box.
Historical Object

Idleness Sculpture

Date: 
Description: Photograph of sculpture of a hand entitled "Idleness," created by Vinnie Ream Hoxie.
Historical Object

Painted Silk Fan

Date: 02 10 2010
Description: Fan made in 1900-1915 by Duvelleroy, was crafted of Paris silk, mother-of-pearl, paint and sequins. It features an image of lovers looking at a statue of t...
Historical Object

Composition Doll

Date: 05 04 2010
Description: A girl doll dating back to 1890-1900. She is painted brown, and wearing a striped coat over a flowered dress.
Historical Object

Pink Baby Shoes

Date: 07 27 2010
Description: A pair of bright pink, leather baby shoes with pale pink ribbons, made in 1851.
Historical Object

Alphabet Sampler

Date: 07 27 2010
Description: A sampler made in Ohio in 1850 with the alphabet in both upper and lower case stitched on it.
Historical Object

Girl's Homespun Cotton Dress

Date: 1862
Description: View of a long-sleeve, brown and white checked dress worn by Cora Cundiff.
Historical Object

Militia Cavalry Uniform Coat

Date: 
Description: This is a red United States (U.S.) militia cavalry uniform coat. It is mounted on a mannequin form.
Historical Object

Beaded Mocassins

Date: 1900
Description: View from the heel of a pair of dark brown leather moccasins beaded in yellow, pink, green and white floral and plant designs. The moccasins were created a...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: