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Lindbergh before Flight

Date: 1927
Description: Publicist Harry Bruno; B.F. Mahoney, designer of "The Spirit of St. Louis"; an Earl Carroll chorus girl; Charles Lindbergh; and Bruno's partner, Richard Bl...
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Princess Margaret with British 434 Tractor

Date: 10 29 1966
Description: Service of Thanksgiving for the harvest at Westminster Abbey, London. Princess Margaret, Mr. Fred Peart, Minister of Agriculture (2nd right), and Mr. Hugh ...
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Helen Hayes at Edgewood College

Date: 02 24 1942
Description: Helen Hayes and Sister Marie Aileen Klein, Dean of the College, with a group of Edgewood College students.
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Helen Hayes and Sister Marie Aileen at Edgewood College

Date: 02 24 1942
Description: Actress Helen Hayes and Sister Marie Aileen Klein, Dean of Edgewood College, in the Pine Room.
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Disabled American Veterans Queen Contestant

Date: 08 08 1931
Description: Disabled American Veterans Ball queen contestant wearing a polka dot dress. She is sitting in a chair in front of an American flag.
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Dane and Arthur in Lobby of Park Hotel

Date: 11 30 1930
Description: Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, Hollywood movie stars, standing in the lobby at the Park Hotel. Left to right: Harold S. Knudson, assistant manager of the ...
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Miss America Models Shoes

Date: 10 06 1930
Description: Miss America, Margaret Ekdahl, models Peacock brand pumps (shoes) at the Burdick & Murray Department Store.
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Miss America Models Formal Wear

Date: 10 06 1930
Description: Miss America, Margaret Ekdahl, models a blue and rose Moire evening gown with a short white Dolman fur wrap, at the Burdick & Murray Department Store.
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Richard Bong Memorial Dedication

Date: 05 1946
Description: Marge Bong talks with General Kenney on the Wisconsin State Capitol steps at the Major Richard Ira Bong (1920-1945), Memorial dedication, Memorial Day.
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Blue Gown Design for "To Catch a Thief"

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a blue evening gown created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" (Paramount, 1955). Watercolor wash over a graphite sketch on paper. ...
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Brown Gown Design for "To Catch a Thief"

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a brown, lace evening gown with matching wrap created for Jessie Royce Landis in "To Catch a Thief" (Paramount 1955). Watercolor and g...
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Brown Evening Dress Design for "To Catch a Thief"

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a brown evening dress with matching wrap and elaborate jewelry created for Jesse Royce Landis in "To Catch a Thief" (Paramount, 1955). ...
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Skirt and Blouse Design for "To Catch a Thief"

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a black sleeveless top and white skirt with detailing and a large hat with black and white scarf created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a T...
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Pink Skirt and Blouse Design for "To Catch a Thief"

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a pink top with white detailing, a pink skirt, and a pink scarf created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" (Paramount, 1955). Water...
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"To Catch a Thief" 8

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a white evening gown created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief".
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"To Catch a Thief" 9

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a pink nightgown with matching long-sleeved robe created for Jessie Royce Landis in "To Catch a Thief."
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"To Catch a Thief" 10

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a belted dress and matching jacket with brown print material trimming the lapel and lining created for Jessie Royce Landis in "To Catch a...
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"To Catch a Thief" 11

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a white dress with gold detailing created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief".
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"To Catch a Thief" 20

Date: 1954
Description: Costume sketch of a gold, masquerade ball gown created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief".
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Jack Carson and Dairy Queen

Date: 1947
Description: Actor Jack Carson congratulating the winner of the Wisconsin Dairy Queen at the Wisconsin State Fair, while another competitor is looking on.

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