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Do-nut Queen Advertisement

Date: 10 17 1944
Description: Donut queen posed for advertising campaign. The female model is holding a box of donuts and is sitting on a large clock bearing the slogan: "It's Always Do...
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Woman Using Sewing Machine

Date: 1955
Description: Woman using a Necchi sewing machine. Advertisements are in the background.
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Ediphones on Display

Date: 1936
Description: Office supply show sponsored by Bill Goff, Inc., featuring Ediphones produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
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Portable Fan

Date: 06 14 1956
Description: Sam Adair of 4380 N Wildwood Av., Shorewood, Wisconsin wearing fan labeled Rheem Personal Portable Air Conditioner around his neck to stay cool.
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Shooting a Refrigerator Advertisement

Date: 07 31 1950
Description: A woman wearing an apron posing with a refrigerator in a photography studio while a photographer takes a picture for advertising.
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International Harvester Office Workers

Date: 1914
Description: Women and men at work inside an office. The women are using typewriters. A large advertisement for International motor trucks is on one wall.
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Irma Harding, Spokesperson for IH Refrigerators

Date: 1947
Description: Publicity photograph of Irma Harding pointing out features of a new model refrigerator. Ms. Harding was a fictional character who acted as a spokesperson ...
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WIBU Radio Station Advertising Office

Date: 06 21 1944
Description: WIBU Radio Station, 114 North Carroll Street, advertising office, showing two men sitting at desks.
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Comfy Marcel Shoppe Interior

Date: 11 22 1934
Description: Five beauty operators and four customers in the Comfy Marcel Shoppe, 1917 Winnebago Street, beauty parlor. Includes advertising text: "For better beauty cu...
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Farmall Fast-Hitch Exhibit

Date: 1953
Description: Exhibit in the showroom of International Harvester's General Office building demonstrating the features of the Farmall Fast-Hitch. The exhibit includes a F...
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Woman with International Harvester Designer Refrigerator

Date: 1949
Description: Advertising photograph of a woman putting a fabric covering on an International Harvester refrigerator. The refrigerator was designed to accomodate custom ...
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International 234 Tractor

Date: 1983
Description: Color photograph of an International 234 tractor in a studio with engine exposed.
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Woman Interviewing "Johnny" (Philip Morris)

Date: 06 24 1946
Description: Johnny Roventini (known as "Johnny"), spokesman for Philip Morris cigarettes, is shown being interviewed by a woman at the WIBA radio station.
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Sullivan's Tavern

Date: 1994
Description: View from the inside window of Sullivan's Tavern.
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Office Farmers Exchange Employees

Date: 06 10 1924
Description: P.M. Phillips, manager of the Office Farmers Exchange, sits behind a desk, with a woman typing on one side and a seated man on the other. A McCormick-Deeri...
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Comanche Implement Company

Date: 10 28 1924
Description: Interior view of the Comanche Implement Company, an International Harvester dealership. A stationary engine is on the floor.
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Ray-O-Vac Batteries

Date: 02 13 1948
Description: Ray-O-Vac Photoflash batteries in a display box.
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Milk Cooler Display

Date: 11 13 1936
Description: John M. Schmitt (probably an International Harvester dealer), right, shows a customer a McCormick-Deering 6-can milk cooler on display. The sign above the ...
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Reeds Cafe

Date: 10 28 1936
Description: Interior of Reeds Cafe in Elsberry, Missouri. There is a man at the cafe reaching into a 6-can milk cooler. Also shown is the work space behind the counte...
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"Wisconsin State Journal" Staff

Date: 01 28 1949
Description: The Advertising Department of the "Wisconsin State Journal" has artists, copy writers, and technical experts to "help you shop."

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