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Woman Using Spinning Wheel

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Description: Elderly woman using a spinning wheel to make yarn from wool.
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Making Dolls

Date: 07 17 1957
Description: A young woman helps a girl make toy dolls out of cloth.
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Quilts at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: A hobby show with quilts hanging on the wall, as well as tables with other crafted goods in a room with a high ceiling.
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Craft Objects at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: Wooden tables and other crafts on display at a craft show in a room with a high ceiling.
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Quilts and Rugs in Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: A hobby show with quilts hanging from the wall. Rugs are draped over radiators. There are also bedside tables, lamps, a bookshelf, and a rocking chair. A s...
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Nakoma Girl Scout Troop 107

Date: 04 20 1950
Description: Members of Nakoma Girl Scout Troop 107 displaying their needlework projects. Shown left to right are Katy Grimmer, 4018 Council Crest, holding the mittens ...
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Fennimore Sewing Class

Date: 1913
Description: Fennimore High School sewing class poses in classroom. Mathilda Monteith was the instructor.
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De Porres Guild Bazaar Preparation

Date: 10 01 1957
Description: Members of the De Porres Guild make preparations for the upcoming bazaar. Proceeds will benefit the Blessed Martin Guild which conducts social, recreationa...
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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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