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Every House Appliance Co. Trailer

Date: 08 13 1936
Description: Every-House Appliance Co. trailer with a sign that reads: "Every house needs Westinghouse," 114 E. Main Street.
Photograph

Every House Appliance Co. Trailer

Date: 08 13 1936
Description: Every-House Appliance Co. trailer with a sign that reads: "Every house needs Westinghouse," 114 E. Main Street.
Photograph

Police Officer Selling Raffle Tickets

Date: 06 17 1933
Description: Police officer selling raffle tickets to two men for refrigerators displayed on truck beds. One sign reads "Frigidaire prize. Police picnic benefit for Kid...
Photograph

C.E. Bates Plumbing Co. Show Window

Date: 10 01 1931
Description: Exterior view of the window display of C.E. Bates Plumbing Co., 1425 Regent Street.
Poster

New International Harvester Logo Advertising Poster

Date: 1947
Description: Advertising poster linking the new International Harvester logo with the company's truck, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and household ref...
Photograph

Cheese Day Celebration

Date: 10 24 1930
Description: Celebrating the first "Cheese Day" with a parade. A group of spectators gather on the sidewalk near a truck displaying a banner and stove in the back.
Photograph

Bunn the Baker

Date: 1925
Description: Bunn the Baker, in chef's hat and apron and holding a rolling pin, stands beside a wood burning cook stove set up outdoors. A sign above the stove advertis...
Photograph

Sewing Machine Delivery Truck

Date: 1925
Description: View from across street of a small truck loaded with two "Singer Electric Sewing Machines" parked in front of a store. The store, identified as "The Hat S...
Photograph

Pointon Appliance

Date: 1946
Description: Four men pose in front of the Pointon Appliance store, 132 Fourth Avenue, located between the Al. Ringling Theatre and Trimpey Studio. Signs advertise Fri...
Photograph

Electrical Display

Date: 1930
Description: A night view of the window display in the Hansch and Hill Electrical Store, 121 Fourth Avenue. Floor lamps and wall sconces are featured, as are displays o...
Photograph

Refrigerator Display

Date: 1930
Description: A window display at the Wisconsin Power and Light Company office, 116 Fourth Avenue, features a General Electric refrigerator as "The Gateway to Health" un...
Document

Sanitary Refrigerator Company Letterhead

Date: 
Description: Letterhead of the Sanitary Refrigerator Company of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, manufacturers of wood and steel refrigerators, with an elevated three-quarter vi...
Postcard

Land of Make Believe

Date: 1950
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Land of Make Believe in the Center of Door County. Unique Museum. Largest Collection Anywhere. Old Marshall Field Window Mechanical...

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