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Dewey's Victory Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Wisconsin Semi-Centennial ceremonial archway erected at State and Mifflin Streets to celebrate Admiral George Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet at Man...
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Proudfit Silver Wedding Anniversary Party

Date: 12 05 1899
Description: Group portrait of family and guests at A.E. Proudfit's silver wedding anniversary party, which took place at the Morris residence.
Photograph

Proudfit Wedding Party

Date: 12 05 1898
Description: Wedding party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Proudfit on their fifteenth anniversary.
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Wedding Party

Date: 12 05 1898
Description: The fifteenth anniversary party of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Proudfit, Madison, Wisconsin. All guests wore their own wedding clothes. Seated on floor, left to ...
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Crowd around Fountain

Date: 1898
Description: Crowd around fountain at Wisconsin State Capitol for a 50-year celebration. There are decorations hanging from the fountain, and flower arrangements are ar...
Photograph

King Street Decorations for Fifty Year Celebration

Date: 1898
Description: Flags and posters are displayed over King Street for the fifty year celebration. One banner reads: "1848 Wisconsin 1898." Pedestrians are on the streets an...
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Portrait of the Portage Old Settler's Club

Date: 05 28 1898
Description: Seated, posed group portrait at the annual meeting, outdoors at the semi-centennial celebration in Sherman's Grove. Identified from left: John Eckles, Ed....
Book or Pamphlet

Deering Harvester Company Catalog Cover

Date: 1898
Description: Catalog cover with framed headline: "Forty Harvest Seasons 1858-1898." Features a styled design of stalks of wheat, poppy flowers, and a sickle.
Book or Pamphlet

Empire Drill Company Catalog Cover

Date: 1898
Description: Catalog cover with an illustration behind the company name of a stylized dragon dangling a chain with a disc that reads: "49th Year." The dates 1849 and 18...

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