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Laboratory Experiment

Date: 1928
Description: Professor Hull conducting an experiment at the Psychological laboratory of the University of Wisconsin.
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Baby Rose Marie Singing

Date: 1928
Description: Baby Rose Marie is shown singing at an NBC radio microphone. This is seen in the National Union Radio Corporation publicity booklet "Radio Stars of Today."
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 1928
Description: Slightly elevated view from street towards ushers posing in front of the Capitol Theatre. The marquee reads: "Maurice Chevalier in 'The Love Parade.'"
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"The Sniper" Political Cartoon

Date: 1928
Description: A cartoon created during the 1928 presidential campaign depicting bigotry displayed against Democratic candidate Al Smith. "The Sniper" is depicted as a ma...
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Dining Room

Date: 1928
Description: The dining room in the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. There is a large fireplace, oriental rug, and matching chandelier and sconces. A la...
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Children in the Garden

Date: 1928
Description: Two girls and a boy pose holding flowers in the garden of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. The boy grips the gnomon of the sundial. The girl on the ...
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Entrance Hall

Date: 1928
Description: The entrance hall and stairway in the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. There is a grandfather clock and antique rush seat chair in the hall,...
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Village Inn

Date: 1928
Description: View across road of the Village Inn; featuring a "Hotel" sign, vines along the screened porch windows, and a fenced garden.
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Viking Malt Syrup, Label

Date: 1928
Description: Label submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration. "Viking brand, Malt Syrup, distributed by E-C products Co." A large viking ship is pr...
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Wallis Tractor Sectional View

Date: 1928
Description: Cut-away sectional view of the Massey-Harris Wallis tractor as seen from the left side. The text at the top of the illustration reads: "Light, Simple, Dura...
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Publicity Still of John Gilbert in "The Cossacks"

Date: 1928
Description: Publicity still of actor John Gilbert in "The Cossacks." He is looking towards the left and smiling, and is wearing a big bushy hat and holding a gun at hi...
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John Deere Farm Tractor Diagram

Date: 1928
Description: Side view of a John Deere farm tractor with parts labeled. The caption beneath the illustration reads: "This cross-section view illustrates how the John De...
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Entrance to the Pine Grove Camp

Date: 1928
Description: View from driveway with stone columns, over road towards the entrance gate to the Pine Grove Camp. People are standing near an automobile, tents and an out...
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Stencil List Department

Date: 1928
Description: The stencil list department of The W.S. Ponton Company.
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Funeral Flowers

Date: 1928
Description: Floral decorations for a funeral, massed in the corner of a residential room. Printed on large ribbons adorning the decorations are the words: "Husband," "...
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Petersen Boys on the Pier

Date: 1928
Description: Conrad, resting his feet in a baby carriage, and Edward, center, sit on a bench on the pier at Black Point; their younger brother William stands at right. ...
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Street Scene

Date: 1928
Description: View down center of Walworth Street with the Sprague Theater on the left. A hotel is on the lower right. Automobiles are parked all along the street. Capti...

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