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Smoking in Bed

Date: 1920
Description: A young man, possibly Forest Middleton, lying on a painted iron bed with a bed spread covering him. He is holding a lighted cigarette in his left hand; a c...
Postcard

Holiday Inn

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Description: Five views from the Holiday Inn. Includes the Holiday Inn sign, interior view of the lobby, pool, restaurant and a guest room. Caption reads: "Holiday Inn,...
Photograph

New Shoes

Date: 1922
Description: Leonore Middleton leaning forward as she is sitting on a bed trying on a pair of shoes. An unidentified Japanese woman in traditional dress is sitting on t...
Postcard

Lincoln Bedroom; Tallman House

Date: 1956
Description: Interior of the Lincoln Bedroom at the Tallman House, with a marble fireplace, tall shuttered windows, and a bed at lower left.
Postcard

Guest Chamber; Tallman House

Date: 
Description: Interior view of the guest bedroom furnished as it would have been in the 19th Century. There is a desk in the corner, a mirror over the fireplace, and a q...
Photograph

Bates Bedspreads and Draperies

Date: 08 18 1953
Description: Emporium Department Store window display of Bates bedspreads and draperies with sign that reads: "Back to School."
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Private Room I

Date: 1901
Description: View of a small private room with a cast-iron and brass bed. A single window with sheer dotted Swiss tied-back curtains brightens the room. On the hardwoo...
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Private Room II

Date: 1901
Description: View of a large, private hospital room with a linen covered cast-iron and brass bed. Two windows with lace tier curtains allow light to enter the room, and...
Postcard

Honeymoon Suite — Happy Landing Motel and Antique Shop

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Description: Interior of bedroom suite. Text on reverse reads: "This bed, vintage 1860, was obtained from an old home near Springfield, Ill. The rich black walnut was c...
Photograph

Bedroom at Villa Louis

Date: 10 1936
Description: A view of the southwest bedroom of Villa Louis, the Hercules Louis Dousman mansion. There is floral wallpaper on the walls, and the room is furnished with ...
Poster

Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la guerre, souscrivez á l'Emprunt National

Date: 1917
Description: Poster with an illustration of a woman standing and holding in her arms a small child wearing a nightgown. They are next to a bed with a doll resting on th...
Photograph

A Good Stretch

Date: 06 16 1958
Description: A boy is sitting up in bed and stretching with his mouth open, possibly in a yawn. Caption reads: "A good stretch after a long sleep and Robin Richards, 7,...
Photograph

Gately's Furniture Company Displays

Date: 09 27 1954
Description: Bedroom furniture display at Gately's Furniture Company located at 5005 West Beltline Highway.
Photograph

Girl Praying for a Bright Christmas

Date: 11 17 1954
Description: A young girl kneeling at the side of a bed accompanies a plea for donating to the Empty Stocking Club organized by the Wisconsin State Journal. A st...
Postcard

Madison General Hospital, Corner of a Six-Bed Room

Date: 
Description: Interior view of a hospital room with patients in the beds. One patient is reading a newspaper. Caption reads: "Madison General Hospital, Madison, Wis. Co...
Photograph

Interior of Hermit Cottage

Date: 1901
Description: An interior view of the Hermit Cottage, which has a four poster rustic birch bed, bedside table, and a decorative rug hanging from the rear birch post. The...
Photograph

Pat Richter Relaxing at Home

Date: 11 22 1962
Description: U.W. student-athlete Pat Richter relaxing at his home at 2034 Yahara Place before his final home game for the Badger football team. He is lounging in bed r...
Photograph

Glynis Johns with Mermaid Tail

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Description: Two women are arranging a mermaid tail over actress Glynis Johns. The latter is in a special bed that is hiding her legs. They are preparing to shoot a sce...
Photograph

Salute to Newsboys

Date: 10 03 1957
Description: Newspaper boy Malcolm Bourne, 113 Lathrop Street, dressing before dawn to prepare for completing his daily newspaper route. The hands on his alarm clock i...
Photograph

Ed and Linda Krueger

Date: 02 20 1989
Description: View of a woman sitting on a bed with her knees bent, propped up by pillows. A man is standing next to her holding her hand. The woman appears to be holdin...

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