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Susan S. Frackelton Painting Bowl

Date: 02 17 1901
Description: Studio portrait of Susan Frackelton, sitting at a table painting a bowl and surrounded by her art work and a large medal. Caption on back reads: "Mrs. Susa...
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Van Cortlandt House Colonial Kitchen

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Description: Interior view of the colonial kitchen at the Van Cortlandt house featuring simple wooden table and chairs, a large fireplace for cooking, cooking implemen...
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Van Cortlandt House Drawing Room

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Description: Interior view of the Van Cortlandt house drawing room with hardwood floor. Features a fireplace with a gleaming metal spark-guard, an ornately carved table...
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Morris-Jumel Mansion's Washington's Bedroom

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Description: Interior view of the Morris-Jumel Mansion which served, at different times, as headquarters to both forces during the Revolutionary war. This view of Wash...
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Set Dinner Table

Date: 1910
Description: View of small dining room, with a table set for dinner. The walls are decorated with posters and ceramics are on display throughout the room.
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Corner Hutch

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Description: View of corner wooden shelf containing ceramics and books. Beside the shelf is a small folding table and a chair.
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Lustreware Collection

Date: 1940
Description: An open cabinet in the photographer's home displays his collection of lustreware and other pottery. The collection is now owned by the Wisconsin Historical...
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Interior of Diner

Date: 1940
Description: An interior view of a diner, showing two semi-circular counters with stools and booths along the walls. There is a jukebox on the right and a root beer bar...
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Putnam Catholic Academy

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Description: A view of the parlor at Putnam Catholic Academy. A large wooden table stands in the middle of the room and chairs stand near the walls. The room is decorat...
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Madison Art Association Craft Fair

Date: 11 19 1952
Description: Three women serving as jurors of acceptance for the Madison Art Association craft fair. Left to right: Professor Helen Allen, U.W. Department of Related Ar...
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Madison Art Association Craft Exhibition

Date: 01 06 1954
Description: Elizabeth B. Pohle (left) and Mary Ann Ackermann sit amongst artwork by Cecil Strawn and Aaron Bohrod at the Madison Art Association Craft Exhibition at Fr...
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Wisconsin Historical Society Display of Cliff Dweller Pottery

Date: 1900
Description: The Wisconsin Historical Society Museum display of Cliff Dweller Pottery from the Robert Laird McCormick Collection. Pottery is displayed in a glass case w...
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Chi Psi Fraternity

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Description: Interior view of a living area through a pocket door in the Chi Psi fraternity at 627 North Lake Street and Lake Lawn Court. The house was built in 1892 an...
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The Potter's Gallery

Date: 06 2014
Description: Display in a gallery of handmade ceramic bowls, vases, and vessels on open wooden shelves. Behind the shelves, pictures are displayed on the walls, and the...
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Work Place

Date: 11 10 2014
Description: View of a red chair in front of a desk with built-in shelves. In the center is a Macintosh computer and keyboard. A telephone, lamp, and magnifying lens ar...
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Leonore Middleton at Home

Date: 1950
Description: View through room towards Leonore Middleton, in another room, holding a majolica plate. She is sitting next to an open dish dresser which holds other potte...
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In the Shop

Date: 1925
Description: Leonore Middleton, left, is holding a bowl, with an unidentified woman watching on the right. They are standing in front of a table which is holding other...
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Yokohama Apartment

Date: 1922
Description: A view of an interior corner of the house occupied by Forest and Leonore Middleton. There are light draperies and a shade over a large window. A bouquet of...
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Ceramic Arts Studios

Date: 01 27 1954
Description: Women applying the finishing touches on an assortment of ceramic figures at Ceramic Arts Studios, 8 North Blount Street.
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Ceramic Arts Studios

Date: 01 27 1954
Description: Paul Byrge making molds for ceramic figures at Ceramic Arts Studios, 8 North Blount Street.

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