Museum Objects Monthly Archives: September 2008
Flapper Prom Dress
Evening gown worn by Edith Evelyn Nelson to the University of Wisconsin's Junior Prom, c. 1923. (Museum object #1969.147.2) Edith Evelyn Nelson may have been a "flapper" or "bright young thing" when she attended the University of Wisconsin in the...
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Posted September 25, 2008
Early Electric Dishwasher
Early household dishwasher manufactured by Hydro-Electric Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1930. (Museum object #1997.35.1A-D) The modernization of the American kitchen began in the early 20th century, bringing it out of the "shadows" and into the forefront of domestic and...
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Posted September 18, 2008
Lottery Ball Drawing Machine
Ball drawing machine used by the Wisconsin Lottery for Daily Pick 3 and Daily Pick 4 games, 1992-2000. (Museum object #2001.83.16.1A-B) How can politicians raise money for the ever-increasing costs of public services without extracting it from voters by continually...
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Posted September 11, 2008
Pauline Pottery Covered Jar
Hand-painted earthenware jar manufactured by the Pauline Pottery, Edgerton, Wisconsin, 1888-1892. (Museum object # 1964.95.1,A) Between 1888 and 1909 the city of Edgerton, Wisconsin was home to six different companies producing nationally recognized ceramic art. The art potteries of Edgerton...
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Posted September 4, 2008
Want to see unusual museum objects in person?
Come to the Wisconsin Historical Museum's Odd Wisconsin Exhibit, opening October 3, 2008.
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