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Man Weaving at a Loom

Date: 12 02 1932
Description: Man weaving at Reed Manufacturing loom, in the Vocational School crafts class at Brayton School, 301 E. Washington Avenue.
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Woman with Scandinavian Brooch

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Description: Outdoor portrait of woman wearing a Scandinavian brooch, sitting in front of a cloth hanging.
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University League and Its Junior Division Activities

Date: 01 23 1951
Description: Two Junior Division University League members are shown with a trainee at the League's homecrafters' program at Truax Field. Seated at a weaving loom is t...
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Easter Seal Sales Help the Handicapped

Date: 03 10 1952
Description: Matt Esser is learning how to weave under Mrs. Mina Dutton's direction. Mrs. Dutton is one of the instructors at the Wisconsin Homecraft Training center, ...
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Farmer's Museum

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Description: View of a woman weaving with a loom as an exhibit at the Farmer's Museum, which opened in 1944. There is another loom behind her.
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Berry School

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Description: View of a woman weaving at a loom in the weaving room of the Berry School, which opened in 1902. Blankets are hanging near the ceiling.
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Aaron Bohrod with Wallpaper

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Description: Aaron Bohrod posing with wallpaper he designed using State Historical Society of Wisconsin Museum objects as subject matter.
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Anna Runstrom and Spinning Wheel

Date: 11 13 1956
Description: Anna Runstrom and her granddaughter, Erica Leigh Runstrom, demonstrate her spinning wheel at the East Side Businessman's hobby show. Erica is wearing a Swe...
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UW Farm and Home Week Exhibits

Date: 02 03 1958
Description: Attendees look at displays of hand-loomed placemats and tablecloths at Farm and Home Week at the University of Wisconsin. They include, left to right: Mrs....
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UW Farm and Home Week Exhibits

Date: 02 03 1958
Description: Mary Jean Stoddard demonstrates the art of weaving at the UW Farm and Home Exhibit. Watching her work (left to right) are: Mrs. Theodore Herwig (North Free...
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Pueblo Home — Parsons Indian Village

Date: 1932
Description: Eight Native American men pose around the two-story stucco sided Pueblo Home. They are all wearing traditional dress, with four wearing headdresses, and on...
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Indian Children and Tepee at Stand Rock "In the Dells"

Date: 1927
Description: A Native American boy and girl pose standing in front of a tipi on a hill by a lake. The tipi is covered with a fringed blanket.
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Braided Rugs

Date: 10 08 1959
Description: Mary Paulick sitting on the floor while working on a large braided rug.
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State Winners of Wool Sewing Contest

Date: 11 07 1959
Description: Winners of the Wisconsin "Make It Yourself with Wool" contest are shown with their work. At left is Kay Lyon, junior winner (ages 14 - 17); on the right is...
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Indian Children and Teepee at Stand Rock "In the Dells"

Date: 1927
Description: Two Native American children, a girl and a boy, standing in front of a small teepee with a blanket draped over part of it.
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Modeling Hats for the University League Brunch

Date: 05 15 1961
Description: Barbara Blaedel, Sylvia Graf, and Mary Woelfel wear hats they designed and made, and will model at the University League brunch and program.
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Senior Citizen Making Hooked Rugs for Christmas Presents

Date: 12 22 1964
Description: Henry Hinze, age 83, working on a hooked rug to give to his children. He has been hooking rugs since he had a heart attack ten years ago.
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Carl A. Johnson House Interior

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Description: Interior of Carl A. Johnson residence, showing an adjoining library and sitting room with upholstered arm chairs and wooden side chairs, table, lace draper...
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Carl A. Johnson House Interior

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Description: Interior of Carl A. Johnson residence, showing ornate parlor room with upholstered furniture (couch, arm chair and side chairs), end tables, patterned wall...

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