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Ganna Walska in Operatic Costume with Lyre

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Description: Full-length portrait of Polish opera singer Ganna Walska adorned in operatic costume holding a lyre. Ms. Walska was the second wife of Harold Fowler McCorm...
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Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway

Date: 07 20 1886
Description: Group of people posing in the rail yard of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Omaha Railway.
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Iowa County Court House

Date: 1940
Description: View across street towards cars parked in front of the Iowa County Court House.
Photograph

Bruce Barton with Three Men

Date: 1937
Description: From left to right: Bruce Barton, Grantland Rice, John Wheeler, and Frank E. Gannett.
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Old Abe

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Description: Side view of Old Abe perched on a shield with the American flag painted on it. The words "Old Abe" are printed at the bottom. Authenticity of this image d...
Print

Trademark Logo for Jack Penewell's Guitars

Date: 1930
Description: Logo submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration. "Jack Penewell's Original, Twin Six, Talking Steel Guitar." An image of a steel guitar...
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The Honey Plants of California

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Description: Bouquet of seven different honey plants found in California. A guide is written on the bottom of the image: 1. Wild Horehound 2. Wild Buckwheat 3. Hybrid S...
Book or Pamphlet

Peter Hamilton Mfg. Co. Limited Catalog Cover

Date: 1902
Description: Catalog cover with color illustration of a woman sitting on a ledge with one hand on her temple and the other hand holding a drafting compass. Under her ar...
Book or Pamphlet

Peter Hamilton Mfg. Co. Limited

Date: 1902
Description: Back cover of catalog, featuring a color illustration of three pieces of agricultural machinery framed by ribbons, and a laurel wreath. There is no text.
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Portrait of Leo Lania

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Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Leo Lania (born Lazar Herrmann), wearing round eyeglasses. He has a cigarette in his mouth.

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