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Milwaukee Mardi Gras

Date: 02 21 1882
Description: Chromolithograph poster advertising a Milwaukee Mardi Gras celebration, arranged by the Turnverein and Milwaukee Musical Societies, and held at the Exposit...
Photograph

Circus Performers and Animals

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Description: Fred and Ella Bradna, equestrian director and performer for Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey. There are several other performers and a dog, relaxing in t...
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Madison Turnverein Acrobats

Date: 06 22 1933
Description: Twelve boys and girls, coached by J.C. Haberman, in an acrobatic/gymnastic pose at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 South Butler Street. They performed seven "...
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Beer and Sweet Corn

Date: 08 24 1968
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kress, dressed in lederhosen, enjoy beer and sweet corn at the Mid-summer Festival.
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Italian Workingmen's Club

Date: 10 31 1935
Description: Group of people posing in Halloween costumes at the Italian Workingmen's Club at 914 Regent Street in the Greenbush neighborhood.
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Steelworkers Costume Party

Date: 12 20 1947
Description: Members of Local 1114, United Steelworkers of America (Harnischfeger Corporation) at a holiday costume party.
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Steelworkers Costume Party Winners

Date: 11 08 1947
Description: Prize winners at a costume dance sponsored by Local 1114, United Steelworkers of America (Harnischfeger Corporation).
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"Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"

Date: 1950
Description: Scene still from "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye."
Postcard

Singer Advertising Card — Filipino Pair

Date: 1892
Description: Chromolithograph card of a boy and a girl from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, in "native" Filipino costume, posing next to a Singer sewing ma...
Photograph

Hale Hamilton and Louise Lovely in "Johnny on the Spot"

Date: 1919
Description: Scene still from "Johnny on the Spot" with Hale Hamilton and Louise Lovely (Metro, 1919).
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Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt

Date: 1931
Description: Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt in a scene from "Reunion in Vienna."
Photograph

Gesell Family Burlesque

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Description: The Gesell family in costume with broom, sword, and other props for a humorous picture. Family members identified as follows: Gerhard Jr. (drinking from pi...
Poster

World War II Victory Garden Poster

Date: 1943
Description: International Harvester poster promoting "Victory Gardens" and war bonds. Features an illustration of a family working in a field while the father shakes h...
Photograph

Americanization Pageant

Date: 05 18 1919
Description: Scene from Poale Zion Chasidim, an Americanization pageant held in the Milwaukee auditorium to welcome Milwaukee's new citizens.
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Farmall Tractors in Texas Centennial Parade

Date: 06 06 1936
Description: Farmall F-12 tractors pulling parade floats at the Texas Centennial.
Photograph

Farmall 656 Tractor on the Set of "Mayberry RFD"

Date: 02 1969
Description: Actor Ken Berry and actress Marianna Hill with a Farmall 656 tractor on the set of the television show "Mayberry RFD". The tractor was a prop for the episo...
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Family Cast

Date: 02 12 1963
Description: Six members of the same family form the complete cast of a library playhouse production that was to be televised.
Photograph

Renaissance Faire

Date: 1909
Description: A group of people dressed up in medieval-style clothing.
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Farm Couple Holding Hands

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Description: Color advertising photograph of a couple holding hands as the man is preparing to get into an International tractor. The woman is dressed in a Scandinavian...
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Employees at Office Christmas Party

Date: 12 1928
Description: International Harvester employees standing around a Christmas tree and Santa Claus during an office party. Many of the workers are wearing party hats and s...

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