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Postcard

Old Wade House; Grey Parlor

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Description: Ektachrome postcard of the Grey Parlor. Text on reverse reads: "The Grey Parlor with the adjoining bedroom beyond the open door was the Hollis Wade suit...
Photograph

Artist

Date: 1930
Description: An unidentified man is seen in profile near a window. He is sitting at a table sketching a mannequin or doll which is standing against a plain, light-color...
Photograph

Woman with Doll

Date: 1930
Description: An unidentified woman is holding a doll while standing beside an open glass topped display case. She is in a gallery or museum, with paintings hanging on t...
Photograph

Nylon Christmas Tree

Date: 12 12 1965
Description: Portrait of a girl wearing a red top, black pants and pink slippers holding a Santa doll while sitting on the carpet in front of a white nylon Christmas tr...
Photograph

Christmas Cheer for Children

Date: 12 14 1957
Description: Kappa Sigma fraternity and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority members are entertaining a group of children, who each were given numerous presents. In the center, a...
Photograph

Holt and Stroh Families on the Front Steps

Date: 1896
Description: The Holt and Stroh families are sitting together on the front steps of the Holts' home. On the left, W.A. Holt is holding his daughter Jeannette with her d...
Photograph

Jeannette Holt's Fifth Birthday in Oconto

Date: 05 08 1901
Description: Jeannette Holt is posing with her doll who is sitting in a wicker baby carriage. In the background are the stairs leading up to the Holt family home. Capti...
Photograph

Birthday Breakfast

Date: 08 30 1928
Description: Barbara Brumder, center, is looking at the camera while sitting at a dining table which is set for breakfast. There is a floral arrangement in the center o...
Photograph

Joe Rumsey's Auto

Date: 07 23 1909
Description: Looking at the camera, Joe Rumsey is sitting in the driver's seat of his sedan. The auto has lights and a horn. Morris Rumsey is at his brother's side. In ...
Photograph

New Members of the Wisconsin Assembly

Date: 01 11 1961
Description: Standing on a desk in the Assembly Chamber is Beth Coggs, four-year-old daughter of Assemblyman Isaac Coggs, a Democrat from Milwaukee. She is holding a do...
Photograph

Children's Bedroom at the Colony House Museum

Date: 06 2019
Description: A child's bedroom in Colony House Museum. A toy railroad on a braided rug is on the floor. Dolls, toy blocks, and a coloring book are also on display. A sh...
Photograph

Girl on State House Headquarters Porch with Doll

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Description: A girl (Marguerite Christensen) is standing on a porch leaning over a doll she is holding in front of her. The chairs on the porch are leaning against the ...
Postcard

Land of Make Believe

Date: 1950
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Land of Make Believe in the Center of Door County. Unique Museum. Largest Collection Anywhere. Old Marshall Field Window Mechanical...
Postcard

Land of Make Believe

Date: 1950
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Land of Make Believe in the Center of Door County. Unique Museum. Largest Collection Anywhere. Old Marshall Field Window Mechanical...
Photograph

Children's Toy Exhibit

Date: 12 1948
Description: Two girls looking at dolls on a table. Caption reads: "Exhibit of children's toys. About Christmas, 1948."
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Norma Talmadge in "The Forbidden City"

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Description: Norma Talmadge sits and clutches a doll in a publicity photograph for the 1918 film "The Forbidden City." As the character Toy, she is wearing a tradition...

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