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Norwegian Octagon Church

Date: 1885
Description: Norwegian Octagon church, built in 1852 and torn down about 1891 or 1892.
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A Merry Christmas Invitation

Date: 1885
Description: A die cut holiday card that has moving parts. When the string at the bottom is pulled, pictures of children appear and disappear. The image is of a decorat...
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With a Golden Wedding Ring

Date: 1885
Description: Valentine's Day card with the image of a woman sitting on a cushioned wooden bench, gazing at her wedding ring. She is wearing a long blue dress. A gray ce...
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Willms Christmas Tree Stand

Date: 1885
Description: A Christmas tree stand made by Gustav Willms (c. 1854-1917), a cigarmaker, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is probably made of cigar boxes. Written on back:...

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