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Woman with Fur Muff and Cape

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Description: Full-length studio portrait of Frances Dahman, standing, wearing a dress in front of a painted backdrop. Over it she has a fur cape and muff, and is wearin...
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American Business Women's Association

Date: 09 17 1954
Description: Group portrait of committee members for the semi-annual "Hand of Friendship" membership drive tea for the Wisconsin chapter of the American Business Women'...
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Dorothy Jardon in "The Merry-Go-Round"

Date: 1908
Description: Dorothy Jardon in a White Studio publicity photograph for her first Broadway appearance, the musical comedy "The Merry-Go-Round," which opened at the Circl...
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Woman in Fur Coat

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Description: Miss Emma Strauss poses near a house wearing a fur coat and fancy hat.
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Two Women in front of Sign

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Description: Two women pose in front of a sign advertising lots for sale. They are both dressed fashionably and their arms are stretched out with their fingers touching...
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Ann Drucella Witt

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Description: Ann Drucella Witt, the sister of Matt Witt, poses under a vine covered trellis that frames a door to a house. She is wearing a dress, jacket, gloves, and f...
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Delta Delta Delta Sorority State Day Meeting

Date: 05 02 1955
Description: Barbara Boesel pins an orchid on national director Mrs. H.J. Potts of Waukesha during a Delta Delta Delta Sorority State Day meeting. Looking on is Mrs. W....
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Jaycette Style Show Models

Date: 02 28 1956
Description: Betty Geisler, representing the Blackhawk Country Club Women's Organization, models fashion for the 'smart clubwomen.' The proceeds of the style shows were...
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Ladies Municipal Bowling Association Spring Luncheon

Date: 03 27 1956
Description: Among the women who helped plan the Ladies Municipal Bowling Association Spring Luncheon are, from left: Virginia Strand, toastmistress; Mrs John Kreiter, ...
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Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Date: 04 10 1956
Description: Three women from the Madison area attend the second annual convention of the Madison diocesan Council of Catholic Women held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Ca...
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Wisconsin Elks Association Wives Luncheon

Date: 05 18 1956
Description: These women attended the Elks State Convention in Madison. Left to right are: Mrs. William Eulberg, Portage, wife of a state trustee; Margaret Mapes, wife ...
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John Gilbert and Greta Garbo

Date: 01 1927
Description: John Gilbert and Greta Garbo pose for photograph at the premiere of their film "The Flesh and the Devil." She is wearing a fur coat, white gloves and is ho...
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John Gilbert and Greta Garbo

Date: 08 12 1933
Description: Actor John Gilbert and Greta Garbo shake hands and smile at one another their first day on the set of the movie "Queen Christina." She is wearing a fur coa...
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Glenn Wise at Train Station

Date: 08 19 1956
Description: Glenn Wise (right) shaking hands and saying goodbye to two of her friends who are standing up on the step of a railroad passenger car. They are (left) Mari...
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Flood at Fish Creek

Date: 04 1922
Description: The photographer's wife Clothilde leans on a railing, looking at water rushing through a stone culvert on Fish Creek. Their car is parked on the roadway. A...
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Eve Arden Publicity Still

Date: 1938
Description: Publicity still of actress Eve Arden, wearing a fur coat. Caption reads: Different - is the word for this smart hairdress worn by Eve Arden, in Paramount's...
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Who's New Club Fall Luncheon

Date: 09 14 1956
Description: Portrait of Mrs. H.W. Affeldt while attending the Who's New fall luncheon at Maple Bluff Country Club. She is wearing a white hat with a silk fringe, a bla...
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Wisconsin State Journal's Club Clinic

Date: 09 25 1956
Description: Katherine Maurer, president of the Catholic Woman's club of Madison, poses as the far-too-frequent club president during the Club Clinic, a program for wom...
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Wisconsin State Journal's Club Clinic

Date: 09 25 1956
Description: LeRoy Luberg, assistant to University of Wisconsin president E.B. Fred, and Jesse Briese of Madison take part in a skit during the Club Clinic, a program f...
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Skiers

Date: 01 1928
Description: Winter scene with Ferdinand Hotz, holding a cigarette, posing on skis. His wife, Clothilde, stands on the left with a long walking stick; daughter Helen (L...

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