Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 24

Photograph

Spring Fashion Show

Date: 03 31 1963
Description: A model walks down the runway during an Easter dress fashion show. Ticket sales benefitted the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee community center.
Photograph

Two Girls Comparing Charm Bracelets

Date: 03 15 1946
Description: Two views of two girls comparing charm bracelets.
Photograph

"Cara Nome" Cosmetics Show Set

Date: 02 27 1946
Description: Backdrop for a Cara Nome brand cosmetics in the restaurant portion of Rennebohm Drug Store #12, 2526 Monroe Street. There are food service booths in the fo...
Photograph

President Harry S. Truman Visit

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: Accompanying President Truman on his visit to Madison are the First lady, Mrs. Harry (Bess) Truman and their daughter, Margaret, pictured here at the cerem...
Photograph

Rachel Baker Bray

Date: 
Description: Seated studio portrait of Rachel Baker Bray, Richard Quinney's great great grandmother.
Photograph

Daisy Bates Seated at a Bar

Date: 
Description: Daisy Bates is seated at a bar next to an unidentified man. She is wearing a black dress and is holding a cocktail.
Photograph

Theresa Lady Lions Style Show

Date: 06 1988
Description: "Theresa Lady Lions Style Show."
Photograph

Garbage

Date: 12 24 2001
Description: Color publicity photograph of the band members of Garbage, a Madison, Wisconsin rock band. From left to right are Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikso...
Photograph

Bridal Gowns

Date: 02 20 1957
Description: Wedding gowns representing the fashions of 73 years were presented in a bridal show sponsored by the Madison chapter of the Alumnae Association of Edgewood...
Photograph

Vogue Fashion Show for Teens

Date: 10 03 1957
Description: Beverly Richels, a student at Madison East High School, participates in the Vogue fashion show designed as a clinic for teenagers who like to sew. She mode...
Photograph

Young Sigrid Schultz

Date: 
Description: Young Sigrid Schultz with her mother in Berlin, at what appears to be an open-air restaurant. They are both fashionably dressed in fine hats and dresses.
Photograph

Navy Ball at University of Wisconsin

Date: 11 08 1957
Description: Greta Gross of Beaver Dam and her date, Dave Fauerland of Waukesha, sit and converse at the annual Navy Ball held for the Naval Reserve Officers Training C...
Photograph

Beta Sigma Phi Style Show

Date: 10 14 1959
Description: "Harvest of Fashions" is the theme for the annual benefit style show of Beta Sigma Phi. Pictured are members of the four Madison chapters who are serving ...
Photograph

University League Junior Division Style Show

Date: 02 19 1960
Description: Mrs. John Du Bois, general chairman of the University League Junior Division Style Show, is shown with her daughters, Debbie, age 4 1/4, and Jan Marie, 3 1...
Photograph

Obey on Diplomatic Plane

Date: 1994
Description: Congressman David Obey on a diplomatic airplane with a group of seated colleagues. He is standing on the right.
Photograph

Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Date: 05 05 1955
Description: Four delegates from different areas of the diocese chatting during the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women convention. From left: Mrs. William Goke,...
Photograph

Elsa Seipp

Date: 1895
Description: A seated, full-length portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Elsa Seipp, daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp. She is wearing a floor length gown wi...
Photograph

Wedding Processional, Bride and her Father

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: The bride, Mary (Kustermann) Esser (b. 1934) and her father, Alois F. Kustermann (1901-1993), walk down the aisle of St. Catherine Catholic Church. She wor...
Photograph

Westmorland Women Plan Card Party & Show

Date: 04 26 1961
Description: Group portrait of the planning committee for the annual Westmorland neighborhood card party and style show entitled "A Night in New Orleans." The show is t...
Photograph

Women's Group Portrait

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop, and a draped tapestry or cloth, of six women, sitting or standing around a table. One woman at the table ap...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: