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Lumber Camp Dining Room

Date: 1890
Description: Group of men posing in the dining room at August Mason's lumber camp. Three men are playing stringed instruments. Posters are displayed on the wall behind ...
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Coffee Shop

Date: 05 1960
Description: Two women serving coffee to customers at a coffee shop. Richland Center, Wisconsin.
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Girls Domestic Science Class

Date: 1909
Description: A class of girls learn how to set a table in domestic science class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Promotional China Display

Date: 10 28 1935
Description: Promotional display of Salem china, Tricorne pattern, in the lobby of the Eastwood Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue. The sign reads: "China Night Every Tuesday ...
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Girl Scouts Making Punch

Date: 11 14 1966
Description: African American junior Girl Scouts pouring fruit juice into a punch bowl as they prepare to entertain their parents.
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Colonial Britannia Dishware

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Description: Early American Britannia dishware.
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Pioneer Living Room

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Description: A collection of pioneer household articles arranged in a living room.
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Upham Residence

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Description: Interior view of Upham residence. There are bookshelves along the back wall. A large, arched doorway leads into another room on the right, with a glass-fro...
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The Grill Room

Date: 05 08 1964
Description: A waitress sets restaurant tables in anticipation of evening business.
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Tea Party

Date: 05 05 1963
Description: Mother pouring tea for her twins at the mother and daughter tea, sponsored by the Brookfield Woman's Club.
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Woman in Kitchen

Date: 1950
Description: Woman pouring a cup of coffee.
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Young Girl Eating Breakfast

Date: 1920
Description: Young girl sitting at a table eating cereal(?) from a bowl. She also has a glass of milk and a plate with toast.
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Woman Washing Dishes

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Description: View of a woman wearing an apron sitting on a stool and washing dishes at a kitchen sink. Kitchen utensils are hanging on the wall above her.
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Waitress Tending Table in McCormick Works Club House

Date: 06 19 1907
Description: Waitress tending a table in the dining room of the McCormick Works Club House.
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General Store Interior

Date: 1920
Description: Counters and display cases show goods for sale in the General Store.
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McCormick Foreman's Banquet

Date: 04 17 1907
Description: Large group of men sitting and posing at long dining tables in the Club House of International Harvester's McCormick Works factory. The men are attending t...
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Young Man Buttering a Slice of Bread

Date: 1919
Description: A young man sitting at a table buttering a slice of bread.
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Home Economics Class in a Social Moment

Date: 1929
Description: University of Wisconsin home economics students have a tea party.
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Wolff-Kubly & Hirsig Basement

Date: 01 10 1946
Description: Basement of Wolff-Kubly & Hirsig with displays of glassware and gifts on new counters and glass shelves. A corner of an office is in the view.
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Janet Jordan and William Kommers Wedding

Date: 04 25 1944
Description: Wedding portrait of Janet Jordan and Ensign William Kommers, taken at St. Francis House, 1001 University Avenue, with bride and groom cutting cake.

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