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Fabric from 1903 Flyer

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Description: A piece of fabric (approximately 1" x 1") from the 1903 Wright Flyer. It is attached to a certificate and includes a photograph.
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Fluoroscope 

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Description: The shoe fitting fluoroscope was a common fixture in shoe stores during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A typical unit, like the machine shown here, consisted ...
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Fluoroscope

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Description: The shoe fitting fluoroscope was a common fixture in shoe stores during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A typical unit, like the machine shown here, consisted ...
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Fluoroscope

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Description: The shoe fitting fluoroscope was a common fixture in shoe stores during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A typical unit, like the machine shown here, consisted ...
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Fluoroscope

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Description: The shoe fitting fluoroscope was a common fixture in shoe stores during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A typical unit, like the machine shown here, consisted ...
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Fluoroscope

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Description: The shoe fitting fluoroscope was a common fixture in shoe stores during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A typical unit, like the machine shown here, consisted ...
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Beaded Baby Bonnet

Date: 1856
Description: Knitted baby bonnet made with tan cotton yarn and decorated with glass beads.
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Baby Booties

Date: 1905
Description: Baby booties knitted of pink wool yarn.
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Blue Baby Mittens

Date: 1827
Description: Baby mittens knitted of blue and white wool yarn.
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Child's Slippers

Date: 1900
Description: Child's slippers, with ribbon ties, knitted of ecru and blue wool yarn.
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Baby Mittens

Date: 1920
Description: Baby mittens knitted from off-white wool yarn.
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Corn Exhibit

Date: 1913
Description: Corn Exhibit on display at Grant County Fair.
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Drugstore Interior

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Description: Interior view of a drug store with staff standing behind the counter and customers seated at tables. Goods are on display and the store features overhead f...
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Founders and Commanders of the GAR

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Description: Group of portraits of the founders and commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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John G. Reynolds Inauguration Sticker

Date: 01 1963
Description: A shiny sticker for the inauguration of Wisconsin Governor John W. Reynolds (4/4/1921 – 1/6/2002), Jr. that highlights his status as a native of "Titletown...
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Buttonhole Camera

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Description: Buttonhole camera owned and used by Stanley C. Hanks, a Madison realtor. The Concealed Vest camera, manufactured by the Stirn brothers, was used between 18...
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Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

Date: 1996
Description: Framed assortment of political campaign buttons for Bill Clinton and running mate Al Gore, and Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. One button favors Clinton's cat Sock...
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Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

Date: 1972
Description: Three items in an assortment of political campaign ephemera for Richard Nixon. At the top is a white pocket pen protector with red text that reads: "Nixon ...
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Henry Fonda, Madeleine Carroll, and William Dieterle

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Description: Henry Fonda and Madeleine Carroll are sitting in a car in the background, and director William Dieterle is standing in the center. They are shooting a scen...
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Hillel Dedication Program, Inside

Date: 1956
Description: The interior of the invitation to the ceremonies of dedication of the new Hillel Building. The information details the events of the day.

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