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William Hobbins in Costume
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William Suhr Hobbins, master of ceremonies for the Madison Art Association Beaux Arts Ball, in a large nightgown on which he painted a modernistic art picture.
February 8, 1955
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Woman Seated on a Victorian Sofa
February 8, 1955
A woman sitting on a Victorian sofa is wearing a costume for the Madison Art Association Beaux Arts ball.
Taggetts at the Beaux Arts Ball
February 8, 1955
John and Mae Taggett dressed as a British court jester and an elegantly dressed "lady of the court" at the Madison Art Association Beaux Arts Ball.
Madison Arts Guild Crafts Group
January 18, 1955
Mrs. Charles Watson is shown with her rosemaled plate during the Madison Art Guild Crafts Group exchange.
Woman Crocheting
June 8, 1955
Mrs. Friede (?) sits in a chair while crocheting a doily.
East High School Masquerade Party
February 24, 1954
Diane Horalek, Harold Peckham, and John Spaeni take part in a masquerade party for East High School seniors on Saturday, February 24, 1954.
Youthful Madison Artists Exhibit
January 15, 1955
Nancy Thielen, left, and Charlotte Chidester sorting paintings for the Youthful Madison Artists Exhibit at Grace Episcopal Church.
