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State Fair Centennial Mural Study Sketch

Date: 1948
Description: Prior to the 1948 State Fair, artist Robert Hodgell traveled Wisconsin to study its many landscapes. He then produced a series of study sketches outlining ...
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Jacob Plow

Date: 1910
Description: From Carrie's journal from Palestine: "There were many terraced hills, covered with olive orchards. Men, women and children were gathering the olives, clim...
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Man Driving Ox-Drawn Mower

Date: 1900
Description: A man is driving an ox-drawn mower. On the left a British man is standing. In the background is a large building.
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Man Using Ox-Drawn Reaper

Date: 1920
Description: View of a man driving an ox-drawn reaper in a field. A man in a suit is standing behind him on the right.
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Sowing Sesame Seed

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Description: Two men are standing near an ox, which is dragging a wooden implement. One man is holding a woven basket and casting seeds. Caption reads: "Sewing [sic] se...

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