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Eben and Roseline Peck Cabin

Date: 06 1837
Description: Lithograph based on a painting by Mrs. E.E. Bailey showing the Peck cabin, the first house in Madison. In addition to the cabin, the lithograph includes a ...
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Indian Sugar Makers

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Description: Illustration of an Indian (possibly Menominee) camp of sugar makers.
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Indian Utensils and Arms, objects 1-18

Date: 1832
Description: Indian Utensils and Arms. An engraving illustrating 18 various objects used in ceremonial and daily life of American Indians.
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Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, a Sioux Warrior

Date: 1832
Description: Engraving of Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, a Sioux Indian in warrior dress.
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Interior of the Hut of a Mandan Chief

Date: 1832
Description: Interior of the hut of a Mandan chief showing various objects and animals with five Mandans seated on ground.
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A Skin Lodge of an Assiniboin Chief

Date: 1832
Description: A skin lodge of an Assiniboin Chief. The engraving includes a man on horseback and a dog harnessed to a travois.
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Indian Utensils and Arms

Date: 1832
Description: Indian utensils and arms (views 13-18). Included are a pipe, arrow, moccasin, and possibly a drum and shield.
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Indian Utensils and Arms

Date: 1832
Description: Indian utensils and arms (views 1, 4, and 15). Includes a hoop and pole game (Mandan tribe), and a gunstock type club.
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Indian Utensils and Arms

Date: 1832
Description: Assorted Indian utensils and arms.
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Dairymaid Cream Separator Catalog

Date: 1913
Description: Cover of an advertising catalog for International Harvester's Dairymaid line of cream separators showing a woman with her hand on a gate and a pail over he...
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Fire Company Invitation

Date: 02 04 1864
Description: Embossed invitation to the fourth masquerade ball of the Madison Fire Engine Company #2. The invitation depicts a fire fighter on a ladder carrying a woman...
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Bluebell Cream Harvesters Catalog Cover

Date: 1910
Description: Cover of an advertising catalog for Bluebell cream harvesters (cream separators). Includes an illustration of a young girl carrying a bucket and herding tw...
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International Harvester Engine Trade Card

Date: 1905
Description: Advertising card for International Harvester stationary engines. Features a color illustration of a young girl fetching water from a trough. A pump powered...
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The Salmon Stream

Date: 1923
Description: The original caption reads: "A Hupa youth is waiting with poised spear for the shadowy outline of a salmon lurking in a quiet pool and gathering its streng...
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Grass Fire

Date: 1942
Description: Drawing of a man standing in a field and holding a damper or rake with smoke billowing from the grass.
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The Cruiser

Date: 1937
Description: Woodblock print of a man walking in snow wearing snowshoes and carrying a double-bladed axe.
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Paul Bunyan and Babe

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Description: Paul Bunyan walking with an axe over his shoulder and whistling. He is accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox who is carrying several people on his back.
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Hauling Off Section 37

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Description: Drawing of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, hauling off Section 37. Bunyan has an axe over his shoulder and holds a pipe.
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La Crosse Rubber Mills Boot Advertisement

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Description: An image of a farmer in a barnyard shoveling snow wearing boots from La Crosse Rubber Mills.
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La Crosse Model M Introduction

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Description: A magazine advertisement introducing the La Crosse Model M tractor. Depicts a man with a pitchfork standing near a tractor. In the background are farm buil...

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