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Woman in front of Union Theater

Date: 08 13 1940
Description: "Back to School." Woman modeling for Manchester's Department store outdoors in front of the Union Theater.
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Porter with Baggage

Date: 08 13 1940
Description: Porter helping woman deboard train. Part of Manchester's "Back to School" fashion.
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Woman Deboarding from Train

Date: 08 13 1940
Description: Woman on steps of railroad car. Part of Manchester's department store "Back to School."
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Modeling Hats for the University League Brunch

Date: 05 15 1961
Description: Barbara Blaedel, Sylvia Graf, and Mary Woelfel wear hats they designed and made, and will model at the University League brunch and program.
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Models for Edgewood Flamethrowers Benefit Event

Date: 05 1961
Description: Two models, Cathy Rogers (left) and Beth Goodman, attend "Fiesta for Santa Cruz," a benefit sponsored by the Edgewood Flamethrowers. The Flamethrowers are ...
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Methodist Heritage Tea

Date: 02 07 1961
Description: The Women's Societies of Christian Service of the Methodist Churches of Madison observed the Society's 20th anniversary with a "Heritage Tea." Among the m...
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Two Alpha Phi Models

Date: 03 03 1961
Description: Two women modeling dresses and hats. The original caption states: "Two of the models for Saturday's benefit dessert bridge party, fashion show, and bake sa...
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Circus Hippopotamus Visits Shopping Center

Date: 08 14 1963
Description: A hippopotamus that is touring with the Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. circus appeared at a style show sponsored by the Hilldale Association at the Midvale P...
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Woman Posing with Cheese

Date: 1958
Description: Promotional studio portrait of a woman standing and wearing a striped shirt, short apron, a paper hat and high heels, posing with her chin on her hands on ...
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Bell Club Style Show

Date: 02 26 1964
Description: Mrs. Matt Penava, left, and Connie Powers pose in dress clothes with hats and gloves. They will be models in an upcoming style show sponsored by the Bell C...
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Model Ragnhild Dolstad, Member of Scandinavian Trade Delegation Visit to Madison

Date: 04 04 1964
Description: Scandinavian trade delegation of 25 Norwegian businessmen and journalists visit Madison to publicize the inaugural flight of the Scandinavian Airlines Syst...
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Annual Panhellenic Style Show

Date: 04 14 1964
Description: Two of the models for the annual Panhellenic style show. JoAnne Hedlin is on the left and Nadine Shapiro is on the right.
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Fashion Show at Memorial Union

Date: 10 14 1964
Description: Three students in modeling poses. The Associated Women Students of the University of Wisconsin presented its annual fashion show in Great Hall. The studen...
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Young Girl in Bonnet

Date: 1900
Description: A young girl wearing a bonnet and a dress is sitting and holding a large, blank, white piece of paper in a studio.
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Home Made Style Show at Van Hise Junior High School

Date: 12 15 1964
Description: Students from the 9th grade home economics class at Van Hise Junior High School model for their parents and classmates at a homemade style show at the scho...
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"Peek at the Greeks" Party and Style Show

Date: 08 06 1965
Description: Three of the collegiate models who will display fall fashions at the "Peek at the Greeks" party and program August 25 at the Memorial Union, University of ...
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Portrait of Irma Harding

Date: 1948
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Irma Harding, a fictitious person. This portrait was painted for International Harvester Company to be used by International...
Document

Haddon H. Sundblom's Irma Harding Creation Contract

Date: 05 10 1948
Description: Haddon H. Sundblom's contract indicating the use of Ann Pfarr as model for his creation and depiction of IH home economist Irma Harding.
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Young Girl in Pinafore Posing with Basket

Date: 1900
Description: Three-quarter length portrait of a young girl posing with a basket.
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Dane County Republican Women's Club Luncheon and Fur Style Program

Date: 10 27 1965
Description: Dane County Republican Women's Club hosts a luncheon and fur style show program at the Maple Bluff County Club. Shown modeling fur jackets are (L-R) Mrs. D...

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