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Chimney Sweep George Stahl

Date: 10 05 1931
Description: Portrait of George Stahl, chimney sweep, with a pipe in his mouth, and wearing a tall hat and carrying a bag and a rope around his shoulder. He is standing...
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McVicar Photo Service Window Display

Date: 11 11 1928
Description: McVicar's Photo Service window display during University of Wisconsin-Madison homecoming.
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Nancee Hat Shop

Date: 09 07 1935
Description: Exterior night view of the Nancee Hat Shop at 7 South Pinckney Street featuring hats, purses and an Art Deco entrance.
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Hill's Department Store

Date: 08 13 1957
Description: Exterior night view night of Hill's Department Store window, 202 State Street, displaying twelve ladies' "fashion tailored" long sleeve shirts. Advertised...
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Hollister's Pharmacy

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of A.H. Hollister's Pharmacy, which was located at 3 North Pinckney Street. The man with the long beard (far left), is Albert H. Hollister (1...
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Rexall Drugstore

Date: 12 14 1977
Description: Man sweeping the walkway and entrance of the Rio Rexall Drugstore. The windows are decorated for the Christmas holiday.
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State Street and the Capitol Theatre

Date: 08 16 1932
Description: Pedestrians (in motion) are walking down State Street towards the Capitol building, near the Capitol Theatre marquee, RKO sign, the YWCA, Oettings Restaura...
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Olson & Veerhusen

Date: 05 22 1934
Description: Exterior of the Olson and Veerhusen men's store and tailoring shop located at 7-9 North Pinckney Street.
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Sibyl Hats

Date: 03 14 1956
Description: Night view of the "Mifflin Arcade" with terra cotta facade. Businesses include Silver Dollar Tavern at 117 West Mifflin Street, Sibyl Hats at 119 West Miff...
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Capitol Theatre at Night

Date: 04 17 1928
Description: Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre at night with sign and marquee, located at 209-211 State Street. On the left is the Fred W. Kruse Co., and on the righ...
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Salesman Demonstrates Milker to Customer

Date: 11 22 1937
Description: Salesman Claude De Kay demonstrating the functionality of a McCormick-Deering milker to customer H.M. Arnold against the backdrop of the store's plate glas...
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Rundell's Men's Hat Window

Date: 04 17 1946
Description: Display window at Rundell's Inc.,15 East Main Street, featuring Paragon men's hats.
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J.C. Penney & Co. Display Window

Date: 04 27 1946
Description: Display window at J.C. Penney & Company, 17-19 East Main Street, featuring cowboy "Tom Mix, of Radio, Safety Rules to All Straight Shooters" for Wisconsin ...
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Tom Mix Promoting Safety Display Window

Date: 04 27 1946
Description: Display window at Karstens Inc., 22-24 North Carroll Street, featuring Tom Mix safety display for the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department. The display inclu...
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Harry S. Manchester's, Inc., Can Opener Window Display

Date: 05 03 1946
Description: Window display at Harry S. Manchester's, Inc., 2-6 East Mifflin Street, featuring the "Can-o-mat" can openers, "Can-o-mat, fully automatic, streamlined bea...
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Harry S. Manchester's, Inc., Salyna Window Display

Date: 04 08 1946
Description: Window display at Harry S. Manchester's, Inc., featuring four mannequins wearing sportswear made from Salyna, "a washable, wonderful spun rayon fabric."
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Capitol Tog Shop "Moc-San" Shoe Window

Date: 04 08 1946
Description: Display window at Capitol Tog Shop, 231 State Street, featuring men's "Moc-San" shoes.
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Manchester's, Inc., Max Factor Window Display

Date: 04 15 1946
Description: Max Factor pancake make-up window display at Manchester's, Inc., as advertised in Life magazine.
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Formfit Girdles Window Display

Date: 04 15 1946
Description: Formfit girdles window display for Wagner's College Shop at 528 State Street. Display features "Glorify your lifeline" formfit girdles as advertised in ...
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Kresge's "Tricky Dog" Window

Date: 03 19 1946
Description: Woman sitting at a table in Kresge's window, demonstrating "Tricky Dog" toy (magnetized black and white Scotty dogs). 25 cents - 1.00 store.

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