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University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Rathskellar

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the Memorial Union Rathskellar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Great Hall in the Memorial Union

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of Great Hall with skylight in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union. A piano is onstage on the left.
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Dressing up the Dog

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Description: A girl sits in a rocking chair as a young woman commands a dog who is dressed in dark clothing to sit. A piano or organ is in the background.
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Women Playing a Reed Organ

Date: 1900
Description: A woman sits at a reed organ while another looks on.
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Congregational Church

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of Congregational Church with stained glass windows.
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Portrait of Two Men on Chair

Date: 1900
Description: Studio portrait of two seated men with their legs crossed toward each other. One man has his arm over the chair back, and is sitting on the arm of the chai...
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Parlor-room Piano at the Coffin Residence

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Description: View of the piano in the parlor, with two potted plants on the floor, a chair, and a nightstand. Three framed pictures are hanging on the wall, and a statu...
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Bethel Lutheran Church Interior

Date: 1960
Description: Elevated view of the interior of the front area in Bethel Lutheran Church, showing the altar and large stained glass window.
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Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"

Date: 01 09 1972
Description: Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman is depicted holding a bunch of grapes.
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Mausoleum Stained-Glass Window

Date: 05 21 1972
Description: A stained-glass window in the mausoleum at Forest Hill Cemetery at 1 Speedway Road, with a design featuring upside-down torches (a symbol of death).
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Methodist-Episcopal Church

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view towards the altar of a Methodist-Episcopal church.
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Interior of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 1975
Description: The interior of the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater. The Mabel Tainter Memorial building was a facility erected in 1889-1890 with funds provided by Andrew T...
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Zwingli Reformed Church

Date: 1898
Description: Interior view of Zwingli Reformed Church with pulpit and organ.
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Indian Agency House

Date: 1932
Description: The Indian Agency House near the site of Fort Winnebago. Interior view of the parlor. The house served as residence for John and Juliette Kinzie after 1829...
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Indian Agency House

Date: 1932
Description: Indian Agency House, near the site of Fort Winnebago. This is an interior view of the parlor.
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Eight Women Wearing Hats

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Description: Studio portrait of eight women, four seated and four standing, all wearing hats and posing with cigarettes and cigars, in front of a painted backdrop. Top ...
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Men Making Cigarettes

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Description: Studio portrait of three seated men making cigarettes, posing in front of a painted backdrop. They are all wearing suit jackets, neckties, and hats. Probab...
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Studio Portrait of Children and Adults

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Description: Studio portrait of a seated man surrounded by two standing boys and a girl in a dress in front of a painted backdrop. The man and boys are wearing suit jac...
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Governor's Conference Room Ceiling

Date: 07 2002
Description: The Governor's conference room ceiling at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The mural was painted by Hugo Ballin. The theme is an allegory of the arts and theat...
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Painting of "Resources of Wisconsin"

Date: 11 1983
Description: "Resources of Wisconsin," a painting by Edwin Howland Blashfield. The painting is in the inner dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol, and is painted in a seg...

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