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International Truck Executives

Date: 1960
Description: Six International truck executives posed with model trucks on large globe at International Harvester's Fort Wayne Works.
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Astronaut Exhibit at Austin Straubel Airport

Date: 1965
Description: A traveling display about the NASA manned space program on exhibit at Austin Straubel Airport. Included in the exhibit is a model of a space capsule and a ...
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Model Airplane

Date: 08 30 1934
Description: Model airplane.
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"Danger Lights" Display in Capitol Theatre Lobby

Date: 09 29 1930
Description: Display in RKO Capitol Theatre's outer lobby for "Danger Lights" and coming attraction "Africa Speaks." Features a model train from Wolff-Kubly & Hersig, w...
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Model of Spanish Galleon

Date: 10 26 1926
Description: Model galleon in front of backdrop with projection reels in the background.
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Rock Prairie Lutheran Church

Date: 1876
Description: Interior of the Rock Prairie Lutheran Church in Luther Valley. Note the model of the sailing ship hanging from the ceiling of the nave, a traditional pract...
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Animated Display Window

Date: 07 24 1947
Description: Animated display window at Master Furriers, 11 West Main Street, "Madison City of Prosperity," display of miniature storefronts with Madison merchants' sto...
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Harry Dyer and Models

Date: 10 05 1944
Description: Captain Harry Dyer, age 80, admiring his model log raft and steam boat in his basement workshop. For 20 years he was a raft boat mate. He left the river in...
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International Harvester Toy Catalog Cover

Date: 1973
Description: Cover of a brochure for International Harvester toys. Features a color illustration of a boy riding an International pedal tractor pulling a wagon filled w...
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August Carsten and Model Trains

Date: 07 08 1945
Description: August Carsten, a builder of one of the few roll-away model trains and villages in the country, is shown at the main control of the electric operated model...
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Model of Men Working with Farm Equipment

Date: 1932
Description: A model or diorama depicting farmers with a Farmall tractor, truck, harvester-thresher (combine) and a horse in a field. The display was likely part of Int...
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Locomotive and Steamboats at Minirama

Date: 1960
Description: S-1 freight meets circus train at the Dells Minirama. DBC, Steamboat Winnebago, powerhouse.
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Dells Minirama

Date: 1960
Description: Steamboat Hiawatha meeting circus train at the Dells minirama (miniature model), bridge, DBC steamboat and launch.
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Miniature International Truck Model

Date: 1932
Description: A miniature model of an International truck rests on its side, showing the undercarriage. The model was likely built by Norman Scott of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Freight Train Minirama

Date: 1960
Description: A Wisconsin Dells minirama miniature model showing a short train with a Prairie-type locomotive on the bridge over the Wisconsin River.
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Circus Train Minirama

Date: 1960
Description: Wisconsin Dells Minirama (miniature model) featuring a circus train on a bridge.
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Paulina Bunyan

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Description: Woman dressed as Paulina Bunyan (female version of Paul Bunyan) standing in the Minirama recreation of the Wisconsin Dells. She holds an axe in one hand an...
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Clay Truck Model

Date: 10 16 1941
Description: View of a 1/4 size International Harvester truck rendered in clay on a wood frame. The model was likely made by an industrial designer.
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Clay Model of Truck

Date: 1951
Description: Side view of a full-size rendering of an International truck in clay. The model is located inside a garage or studio space. The model was likely made by a...
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International Truck Wood Model

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Description: Full-size model of an International truck cab made out of wood. The model sits on a platform inside a garage or studio space, and was likely made by an ind...

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