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Louis J. Petit

Date: 10 23 1913
Description: Quarter-length portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Louis J. Petit, Milwaukee banker.
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Testing Spring Teeth at Osborne Works

Date: 03 18 1913
Description: Factory workers testing newly manufactured harrow spring teeth at International Harvester's Osborne Works. The factory was owned by the D.M. Osborne Compan...
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H.H. Bennett on "Dell Queen" Steamboat

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Description: H.H. Bennett and men posing on bow of "Dell Queen" steamboat. There are two men with violins, one with a harp.
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H.H. Bennett on "Dell Queen" Steamboat

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Description: H.H. Bennett and group of men posing on bow of "Dell Queen" steamboat. There are two men with violins, one with a harp.
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H.H. Bennett

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Description: Studio portrait of H.H. Bennett.
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H.H. Bennett

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Description: Waist-up studio portrait of H.H. Bennett.
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H.H. Bennett

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Description: Full-length studio portrait of H.H. Bennett, who is standing and wearing a long coat with a fur collar.
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Deering Works Machine Shop

Date: 05 20 1911
Description: Two workers in the "drop hammer malleable foundry" at International Harvester's Deering Works. The factory was owned by the Deering Harvester Company befor...
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H.H. Bennett

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Description: Studio portrait of H.H. Bennett.
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Wood Burning Locomotive

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Description: Men posed on the front cowcatcher, or pilot, of a wood burning locomotive, with a few cars attached. Three other men pose on the locomotive.
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Cyrus Hall McCormick

Date: 1866
Description: Portrait of Cyrus Hall McCormick (1809-1884). This portrait was reportedly a favorite of his wife Nettie Fowler McCormick (1835-1923). McCormick was a Chic...
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Logging Crew

Date: 1895
Description: A Knapp, Stout & Company crew with J. Bracklin (in fur coat), logging superintendent.
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Graphic Artist in Office with Drawings

Date: 1920
Description: International Harvester advertising artist sitting at his desk in a studio office with a wistful look on his face. Graphics from Deering brand advertisemen...
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Employees at Office Christmas Party

Date: 12 1928
Description: International Harvester employees standing around a Christmas tree and Santa Claus during an office party. Many of the workers are wearing party hats and s...
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International Harvester Employee

Date: 04 01 1915
Description: Old man wearing a suit and hat with his back against a brick wall. The man is likely an employee at International Harvester's Osborne Works. One of his leg...
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Sherman M. Booth

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Description: Sherman Booth (1812-1904), abolitionist editor and leader.
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Metal Finishing Room at McCormick Reaper Works

Date: 1900
Description: Workers in the metal finishing room at the McCormick Reaper Works. In 1902 the factory became part of the International Harvester Company.
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Orville Wright in Old Age

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Description: Portrait of Orville Wright inscribed to aviation publicist and historian Harry Bruno, whose collection of papers and photographs is housed at the Wisconsin...
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Edwin H. Blashfield

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Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Edwin H. Blashfield, American mural painter and mosaic artist, whose work can be seen at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Whe...
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Alfred C. Clas

Date: 1900
Description: Portrait of Alfred C. Clas (1859-1942), Milwaukee architect whose firm designed the Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters building. The architectural f...

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