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University of Wisconsin School of Home Economics West Wing Interiors

Date: 05 20 1953
Description: Interior view of textile chemical laboratory at the new U.W. School of Home Economics west wing.
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Ripon Knitting Works Labels

Date: 05 03 1948
Description: Two labels from Ripon Knitting Works, Ripon, Wisconsin. The label states, "LEATHER and KNIT SPORTSWEAR SINCE 1880."
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Home Economics Day

Date: 03 20 1957
Description: Joy Kelley, home economics teaching assistant in clothing & textiles, does research toward her master's degree.
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Woman Piling Tan Bark

Date: 1918
Description: A group of women employees of the N.R. Allen Tannery posing with a pile of tan bark.
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Towel Weaving

Date: 1938
Description: Two men weaving towels at looms.
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Baraboo Woolens Mill

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Description: View across river of Woolens Mill.
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Portage Hosiery

Date: 07 1966
Description: View across canal towards the back of the Portage Hosiery. Reeds and trees are along the edge of the canal. Red and pink colored liquid is floating on the ...
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Knitting Mill

Date: 07 1936
Description: View across street towards vines covering the walls of the two-story brick factory building housing the Oconto Knitting Mills. A painted sign on the buildi...
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Views of Oslo

Date: 1914
Description: Multiple views of Oslo. Some pictured are the woolen mill and the dam.
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Lumber Hooker on Root River

Date: 1870
Description: View of a lumber hooker ship at dock on the Root River. The 4th St. bridge spans the river at center. The Racine Woolen Mill is visible at right behind the...
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Woolen Mills

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of a woolen mill.
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Fabric Store Interior

Date: 1940
Description: An interior view of a store with bolts and remnants of fabric for sale.
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Woolen Mills

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of a woolen mill.
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Prairie du Chien Woolen Mill Company

Date: 1905
Description: Prairie du Chien Woolen Mill Company, established in 1890 by George Fairfield.
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Woolen Mill

Date: 09 19 1961
Description: View of a woolen mill, as seen from across a river and dam.
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Madison Art Association 's Galleries Featuring "Banners U.S.A."

Date: 09 16 1964
Description: Many patrons of the arts gathered in the former Lincoln School, 720 East Gorham Street, for the gala opening night of the Madison Art Association's galleri...
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Jacquard Loom

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Description: Large machine indoors. Caption reads: "Hartford, Conn. Weaving carpet material in the Bigelow-Hartford mill on a Jacquard loom."
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Lace Factory, New Glarus

Date: 1939
Description: Three women are sitting behind a long table and working with lace. Large machinery is behind them.
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Appleton Woolen Mills

Date: 1904
Description: Interior office view showing Frank James Harwood, General Manager of Appleton Woolen Mills. Harwood became general manager in 1882 and served as the compa...
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Hosiery Branch 169 Negotiating Committee

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Description: Four women, six men, and one boy pose together. Caption reads: "OFFICIALS AND NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE of Hosiery Branch 169 were instrumental in winning the ...

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