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First Ultrafax Transmission

Date: 10 21 1948
Description: A man and a woman stand by an Ultrafax machine as the first-ever transmission is received.
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The Novel Reader

Date: 1847
Description: A woman sits at a table reading while apparently neglecting her whole family.
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St. John's Cathedral

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Description: Drawing of a fountain and trees in Courthouse Square (now Cathedral Square) in front of the church.
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St. John's Cathedral

Date: 1923
Description: Etching of the church through the park with a fountain on the left.
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It's Almost Time

Date: 1960
Description: Holiday card with a running grandfather clock on the front, and the face of the clock with pictures of the family as the hours on the inside. Holly decorat...
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Bunde & Upmeyer Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Bunde & Upmeyer Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with two putti setting a ring with a radiating, faceted gemstone. They are hovering amid...
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J.O. Gilbert Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of J.O. Gilbert of Blair, Wisconsin, a jewelry and silver dealer who also dealt in books, stationery, and tobacco. Features a pocket watch with ...
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Stanley & Camp Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Stanley & Camp, Jewelers, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Features a winged Father Time holding a large pocket watch in an extended hand, while a yo...
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Northwestern Lithographing Co. Memohead

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Description: Memohead of the Northwestern Lithographing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, art lithographers, publishers, and engravers, with a standing female figure in ...
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Five O'clock Club Beer, Label

Date: 1936
Description: Label submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration. "Five O'clock Club Beer, A. Gettelman Brewing Company." The label features the silhou...
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George Washington's Inauguration Centennial Celebration Souvenir Menu

Date: 04 30 1889
Description: Front cover and first two pages of the souvenir menu for the centennial of George Washington's inauguration at the Hotel Marlborough. The cover features a ...

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