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H.H. Bennett Studio

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Description: Exterior view of the H.H. Bennett Studio storefront, in Kilbourn (former name of the Wisconsin Dells). A display case of Bennett's images is on the wooden ...
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Filming from an International C-1 Station Wagon

Date: 08 11 1936
Description: Four-man crew demonstrating their filming techniques with an International C-1 wood-paneled ("woody") station wagon in front of Metropolitan Studios. The c...
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Photo Copy Service Building

Date: 06 20 1944
Description: Exterior view of the Photo Copy Service building at 211 West Mifflin Street, next to Pettersen's carpets and linoleum, 209 West Mifflin Street. Also shown ...
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Portrait of Man with Top Hat and Cane

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Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a man holding a cane in his left hand, standing beside a tall stump with a hat resting on top...
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Cassville Storefronts

Date: 1910
Description: Three storefronts on a dirt road. A man, said to be Charles Grimm, is driving a horse and buggy. The building in the center is Feiker's photo studio. Near ...
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Two Girls

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Description: Studio portrait of two young girls posing in front of a painted backdrop depicting trees and a tree stump. The older girl, on the left, is facing slightly ...
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Taliesin

Date: 1931
Description: Elevated view of the living quarters at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's residence and studio. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green, Wisconsin...
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Studio Portrait of Young Ho-Chunk Man

Date: 1886
Description: Full-length studio portrait of (Hoonk Ha Ga Kah) (Son of [Wa Con Cha Kah[ John Thunder aka Dr. Thunder and [We Hon Pe Kaw] Lucy Bear, Thunder). He is leani...
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Studio Portrait of John Thunder

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Description: Full-length studio portrait of a young Ho-Chunk man posing standing in front of a prop wooden fence and a stump in front of a painted backdrop. He is weari...
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Double Exposure with a Ho-Chunk Girl and Woman

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Description: Double exposure, one exposure of a studio full-length portrait of a Ho-Chunk girl posing standing in front of a painted backdrop wearing several necklaces,...
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Crowd on Labor Day

Date: 1907
Description: View of a crowd on Labor Day. The street scene is on W. Second Street where horse-drawn vehicles are parked. To the left of the crowd is the Evans Building...
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Two Women and a Tall Stump

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Description: Full-length studio portrait of two women standing next to a tall stump in front of a painted backdrop. The woman on the left has one arm resting on the stu...
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Witt Photo. Studio

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Description: Matthew Witt's photo studio on Main Street. His business was there for 50 years, from 1913 to 1963. Two men are sitting on the stoop in the doorway. The bu...
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Trimpey Studio Article

Date: 08 1925
Description: A brief article describing the new studio of photographer E.B. Trimpey, including photographs of the front and rear of the building. There is a landscaped ...
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Matthew Witt's Photography Studio

Date: 1913
Description: Hand-colored exterior of Matthew Witt's photography studio. He is standing at the door with his hand on the doorknob. Photographic prints are hanging in th...
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Studio Portrait of Girl in Snow with Dog and Doll

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Description: Cabinet card studio portrait of a young girl, posed with a doll in a baby carriage and her dog. The background is a painted backdrop of the Wisconsin State...
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Bennett Studio at Winter

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Description: Ice-coated tree branches outside Bennett Studio in the winter.
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Woman with Cane and Two Girls — Double Negative

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Description: On left: Woman posed sitting in a chair and holding a cane in the yard of a house, probably Mrs. Hassel Phillips. On right: Studio portrait of two young gi...
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Main Street Rewey 1921

Date: 1921
Description: View across railroad tracks of Main Street. Commercial buildings are on both sides of the street, and cars are parked along the curb. A service garage in t...
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Wisconsin Thematic Panel 216-225

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Description: Our side of the fence is all dovetail — where they
winked and upset the story-book, that's
over on your side

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