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Reception Room, Executive Residence

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Description: Interior view of the reception room at the Governor's Mansion. A U.S. Flag and a Wisconsin flag are flanking the doorway. The state seal of Wisconsin is on...
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Library, Executive Residence

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Description: Interior view of the library at the Governor's mansion. The walls are covered with wood paneling, draperies are on an arched window on the left, and a mirr...
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Serving Tea, a Gracious Custom

Date: 02 18 1958
Description: Sitting in front of the fireplace in the family home at 535 Wisconsin Avenue are Mrs. Lucien (Mary) Hanks, her daughter and two friends. They are (left to ...
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Home Decorated with Articles from India

Date: 06 17 1958
Description: Agatha Fowlkes, wearing a sari, sits in her den which is furnished completely with articles from India. The leopard rug was made from the skin of an animal...
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Governor's Mansion — Dining Room

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the dining room from the kitchen doorway. There are two doors on the opposite side of the room: the one on the left leads to the parlor, a...
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Governor's Mansion — Parlor

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the parlor in the Governor's Mansion. A large mirror is on the wall on the left, chairs are arranged along the left side of the room, and ...
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Governor's Mansion — Front Master Bedroom

Date: 1930
Description: A bedroom on the second floor of the mansion. The window on the left of the bed faces the street, and there are two windows on the right wall. Three rugs ...
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Governor's Mansion — Entrance Hall

Date: 1930
Description: View of the entrance hall looking towards the front door, which has sidelights, and a fan window above covered by a curtain. On the left is a large carved ...
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Governor's Mansion — Drawing Room

Date: 1930
Description: Drawing room on the first floor in the Governor's Mansion. On the left is a chair near the arched doorway that leads to the hall. There is a desk in the le...
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Governor's Mansion — Drawing Room

Date: 1930
Description: Drawing room in the Governor's Mansion. On the left is a chair near a bookcase, and two more chairs in front of windows with dark-colored drapes and lace c...
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Governor's Mansion — Dining Room

Date: 1930
Description: Dining room in the Governor's Mansion. There is a door with sidelights on the exterior wall which leads to the porch, and an interior door in the back righ...
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Governor's Mansion — Front Entry

Date: 1930
Description: Front entry looking towards curved staircase. An arched doorway leading to the Drawing Room is on the left, and the arched doorway on the right leads to th...
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Governor's Mansion — Parlor Bay Window

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the alcove, with three bay windows which have tied back drapes, a valance, and lace curtains. The view looks out to the right side yard of...
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Governor's Mansion — Front Bathroom

Date: 1930
Description: Bathroom on second floor. The window looks out onto Gilman Street. There is a rug on the tile floor, and the shower curtain has been pulled back by a tie. ...
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Governor's Mansion — Rear of Parlor

Date: 1930
Description: A longer view of rear of the Parlor, with a view of the arched doorway on the left that leads to the front hall, and a large mirror on the wall on the righ...
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Governor's Mansion — Front Master Bedroom

Date: 1930
Description: Master bedroom with fireplace flanked by two doors. There is a chair in the left corner near a closed door. On the right is an open door with a transom lea...
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Governor's Mansion — Ole Bull Bedroom

Date: 1930
Description: The bed is in the right foreground and is covered with a quilt. A chair, table, and floor screen are in the corner in the center, with a window on the righ...
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Governor's Mansion — Left Back Bedroom

Date: 1930
Description: Bedroom with a bed on the right wall, with a wall hanging above it. There is a chair and settee in front of a double window along the back wall, which look...
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Governor's Mansion — Bathroom Between Master Bedrooms

Date: 1930
Description: Bathroom (Jack and Jill style), with a view of the bathtub, shower head, and sink. The shower curtain has been pulled back. There is a rug on the tile floo...
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Governor's Mansion — Ole Bull Bedroom

Date: 1930
Description: A dresser with a large, wood-framed mirror is along the wall, and a bed covered with a quilt is reflected in the mirror. In the left corner of the room is ...

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