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| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Banjo-ukulele used by jingle composer Richard Trentlage in the first recording of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song, 1962. (Museum object #2009.59.1) |
| Life and Lumbering in Chippewa Falls |
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| Read about the life and career of photographer Alfred Bish who documented the lumbering industry and daily life in the Chippewa Falls area. |
| Discover the famous lithographic company most known for its WWII posters whose goal was to mobilize public support for the American war effort. |
| Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer. |
| An early view of how a large corporation marketed a valuable piece of technology provides insight into contemporary views of consumerism and industry. |
| Promotions on Paper, 1850s-1975 |
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| Custom-designed letterheads were a universal way of proclaiming who you were. Historical letterheads are prime examples of early branding. |
| Browse a gallery of cigarette advertising trade cards from the 1870s to 1940s. |
| Explore a selection of handheld fans and learn about their history. |
| Explore a selection of advertising posters from the McCormick-International Harvester Collection. |
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