Museum Objects Monthly Archives: February 2006
Wooden Curling Stone
Wooden curling stone used near Lodi, Wisconsin in the 19th century. (Museum object #1957.205) When is a stone not a stone? When it’s wood! This wooden curling stone was used between about 1850 and 1880 on a frozen stretch of...
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Posted February 23, 2006
George Washington Portrait by Thomas Sully
Copy of Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington painted by Thomas Sully, 1854. (Museum object #1942.506) From the ubiquitous portrait on the classroom wall to the dollar bills in our pockets, images of President George Washington are some of the...
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Posted February 16, 2006
FitzRandolph World Cup Racing Skin
Casey FitzRandolph’s racing skin worn during the 2003-2004 World Cup speed skating events. (Museum object #2005.146.1) While watching long-track speed skaters during the 2002 Olympics, commentator Bob Costas wondered why Wisconsin dominated the sport and concluded, "It must be the...
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Posted February 9, 2006
Necktie Quilt by Allie Crumble
Variation of a friendship quilt using neckties made by Allie Crumble, 1982. (Museum object #1996.118.16) Drawing from established quilt traditions, Allie Crumble offered a portrait of her African-American church community. This pieced quilt consists of thirty-six large squares with each...
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Posted February 2, 2006
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Come to the Wisconsin Historical Museum's Odd Wisconsin Exhibit, opening October 3, 2008.
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