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Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 12 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968 |
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| Call Number | PH 4072 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Women's Building
circa 1920-1929
Fairgoers walk past the Women's Building at the Wisconsin State Fair. The sign on the front reads: Women's Dept."
Dairy Products Exhibit
August 1948
The Department of Agriculture's Cheese promotion booth at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition. The booth urges consumers to "Serve Wisconsin Dated Cheese." The display also shows a poster of a foot...
Fair Midway Crowds
Elevated view of crowds packing the Midway at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Lost Child at the Fair
August 22, 1949
Margaret Mueller of Milwaukee, who had the distinction of being the first lost child at the Wisconsin State Fair. She is sitting in front of the sign that says "Lost & Found Children."
Clothing Competition at the State Fair
Clothing judges Helen Pearson from Madison and Mrs. Hugh Cunningham from Milwaukee examine dresses entered in the home sewing competition at the Wisconsin State Fair.
