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Gem Cutter

Date: 1950
Description: Arthur Virthaler, professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the studio with materials and tools for making jewelry. He was known for sim...
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Washington School First Graders

Date: 04 28 1948
Description: First grade students at Madison's Washington School used special activities to help build their vocabularies. In this photograph students are watching a "m...
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West High School Homecoming Dance

Date: 10 05 1950
Description: Making decorations for West High School's homecoming dance are the following West students: Richard Hanson, Betsy Severson, Marilyn Jones, and Julie Torris...
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Madison Vocational School Homecraft Program

Date: 04 24 1951
Description: An unidentified man sits at a loom making a rug while receiving instruction in weaving as a participant in the Madison Vocational School home craft program...
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Shorewood Hills Community League Rosemaling Class

Date: 12 16 1952
Description: Members of the rosemaling class of the Shorewood Hills Community League sitting around a table. Shown are Karl K. Reese, the instructor, and Beatrice Cartw...
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Teenage Girls Make Decorations for a Holiday Dance

Date: 11 22 1954
Description: Four teenage girls sitting at a table while making decorations for the formal holiday dance sponsored by the Tri-Hi and CDC sororities at Madison West High...
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Fine Sewing and Lace Making

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Description: Young women practicing fine sewing and lace making at Wisconsin Home for the Feeble Minded.
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Mora Lincoln and Flower Arrangement

Date: 06 09 1953
Description: Mora Lincoln with one of her flower arrangements. She regularly gives lessons and demonstrations on the art of arranging flowers.
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Pumpkin Totem Pole at Gompers School

Date: 10 30 1963
Description: Teresa Vos, age 5, dressed as a ghost, pays homage to a pumpkin totem pole at Gompers school.
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Walter Bankhead

Date: 03 22 1967
Description: A boy is working on an art project. Caption reads: "Art projects are popular this month at St. Benedict's school, 1004 W. State St. The children have had n...
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Students at Work in Chicago

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Description: Students are working at the Chicago School of Painting and Decorating. Lantern slide.

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