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Weighing Pig Lead

Date: 05 1866
Description: Engraved view of two men in a train locomotive observing the weighing of pig lead. Several bars of lead are stacked near the scale.
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Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Mendota

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Description: Wisconsin Capital from the shores of Lake Mendota, with two steamboats crossing the lake.
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Winter on Picnic Point

Date: 1915
Description: Picnic Point from Observatory Hill in winter.
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Steamboat on Lake Monona

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Description: Steamboat on Lake Monona, with the Wisconsin State Capitol and several churches in the background.
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View of Town

Date: 1880
Description: Illustration of an elevated view over rooftops looking towards Oshkosh. There are chimneys along the horizon with smoke rising into the sky. A river is alo...
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New Photography Gallery Poster

Date: 01 1972
Description: Poster publicizing the New Photography Gallery in the Madison Art Center, 702 E. Gorham Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Features screen printed light bulb an...
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Art Reception at L'atelier Gallery

Date: 01 28 1971
Description: Poster advertising exhibitions at the L'atelier Gallery. On display are works by J.P. Schmelzer and Gina Larson Van Veghel.
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Edwin O. Kimberly

Date: 1900
Description: Photographic calling card of Colonel Edwin O. Kimberly. During the Civil War he was in the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry. It is noted on the card that he was the ...
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Benjamin Franklin in Printing Office

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Description: An illustration of Benjamin Franklin in his brother's printing office standing with several other men.
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Eben and Roseline Peck Cabin

Date: 1877
Description: Engraving of the Peck Cabin, after the painting by Mrs. E.E. Bailey. Caption at bottom reads: "First House in Madison. 1837."
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Carolina

Date: 1675
Description: Map of the southeast coast of North America from Jamestown to modern Georgia. It shows European settlements, Native American land and villages, coastal fea...

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