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Easter Seal Sales Help the Handicapped

Date: 03 10 1952
Description: Matt Esser is learning how to weave under Mrs. Mina Dutton's direction. Mrs. Dutton is one of the instructors at the Wisconsin Homecraft Training center, ...
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Braided Rugs

Date: 10 08 1959
Description: Mary Paulick sitting on the floor while working on a large braided rug.
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Kate Schultlz Shows Home Accessory Skills

Date: 10 12 1959
Description: Kate Schultz is shown with a sport coat she made for her husband from fabric that she wove. She also hooked the rug at her feet, upholstered the chair she ...
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Senior Citizen Making Hooked Rugs for Christmas Presents

Date: 12 22 1964
Description: Henry Hinze, age 83, working on a hooked rug to give to his children. He has been hooking rugs since he had a heart attack ten years ago.
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Window Curtains on a Rainy Afternoon

Date: 06 13 2015
Description: Interior view of sheer curtains edged in lace covering a window. On the lace runner covering the ledge along the window are decorative items, including a c...
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Carl A. Johnson House Interior

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Description: Interior of Carl A. Johnson residence, showing an adjoining library and sitting room with upholstered arm chairs and wooden side chairs, table, lace draper...
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Carl A. Johnson House Interior

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Description: Interior of Carl A. Johnson residence, showing ornate parlor room with upholstered furniture (couch, arm chair and side chairs), end tables, patterned wall...

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