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Ole Wettlesen with Horse on his Farm

Date: 1874
Description: In 1845, Ole Wettlesen and his wife Thorbjor and family left Laardal, Telemark, Norway, for America, eventually settling in Dane County. There, Ole establi...
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Man on Swing

Date: 
Description: A man, possbly Andrew Larson (?) of Hoffman Creek, sits on a tree swing. The shadow of the photographer is visible on the grass.
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O.W. Anderson Farm

Date: 1930
Description: Farmyard of O.W. Anderson with farmhouse, barn, silo, and windmill. There is a platform swing in the yard.
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Farmhouse at IH Demonstration Farm

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior view of a farmhouse on an International Harvester demonstration farm. Two swings are hanging from the ceiling on the front porch of the house.
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Pastorius Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Ellie Pastorius and grandchildren were photographed at N9299 Hwy AY. Grandchildren, from left: Josh, Marcia, Brandon, Brittany, Sage, and Cauy.
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Jens L. Gregerson Farm Tourist Home — Highway 16 East

Date: 1931
Description: Farmhouse with accommodations for tourists. There are bushes and trees in the lawn, and a bench and lawn swing.
Book or Pamphlet

Kentucky Advertising Cuts — Lawn Mowers, Farm & Garden

Date: 1913
Description: Features at the top an illustration of a woman standing holding a lawn mower. Cut reads: "Lawn Mowers and Lawn Swings." The bottom illustration shows a wom...
Book or Pamphlet

John S. Davis & Sons Catalog Cover

Date: 1893
Description: Catalog cover with text: "Oscillator = Thresher". Also includes color illustration of a young girl sitting on a tree swing. Behind her, men women and child...
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Fresh Snow

Date: 1955
Description: View of the yard on the Krueger farm after a fresh snow. The trees and farm buildings are white with snow. A swing hangs from one of the trees.
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Farm with Tire Swing in Yard

Date: 06 16 1925
Description: View across road towards a farm with windmill and silo. There is a tire swing in the front yard on the left.

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