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Baby and Phonograph

Date: 1912
Description: A baby (blurred from motion) is sitting on the floor next to a phonograph, in front of a bed. An adult's hand is visible on the far right. Caption reads: "...
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Hall at 135 (675) Rush Street

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Description: Interior view of hall.
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Parlor at 135 (675) Rush Street

Date: 1905
Description: Interior view of parlor.
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Domestic Science Dining Room, Indian Training School

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Description: Several women in dresses are seated at a table in a formally decorated room. A woman stands holding a tray at the end of the table. The image appears in a ...
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Joseph Mabbett Allcott

Date: 1856
Description: Carte-de-visite of Joseph Mabbett Allcott, proprietor of J.M. Allcott & Co. drug store in Milwaukee. He is sitting in a chair, with a dog resting at his fe...
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Alexandra of Denmark

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Description: Three-quarter length standing carte-de-visite portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Alexandra of Denmark, Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the ...
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Czar and Czarina of Russia

Date: 1890
Description: Carte-de-visite portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Tsar Alexander III and Tsarina Maria Feodorovna.
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Old Cooper Living Room with Fireplace

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Description: A view of the old Cooper living room with furnishings and a fireplace. Henry S. Cooper was the original owner of the Dunmovin estate.
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Joseph Harsch and Paul Miller at a Dinner

Date: 10 25 1945
Description: Newsmen, including Joseph Harsch and Paul Miller, attending a banquet held for Ernest J. King.
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Lobby, Hotel Androy

Date: 1915
Description: Text on front reads: "Lobby, Hotel Androy, Superior, Wis." An ornately decorated space with wooden paneling, hanging lights and sconces on the walls. Fring...
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Home Decorated with Articles from India

Date: 06 17 1958
Description: Agatha Fowlkes, wearing a sari, sits in her den which is furnished completely with articles from India. The leopard rug was made from the skin of an animal...
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Taliesin

Date: 1970
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. Wisconsin office of the Taliesin Associated Architects and campus of the Frank Lloyd Wright Scho...
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Taliesin

Date: 1950
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. Wisconsin office of the Taliesin Associated Architects, and campus of the Frank Lloyd Wright Sch...
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Lofty Pines Lodge

Date: 1964
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Lofty Pines Lodge. Big St. Germain Lake. St. Germain, Wisconsin. American and European Plan." Interior view of a lodge at a Norther...
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Library, Executive Residence

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Description: Interior view of the library at the Governor's mansion. The walls are covered with wood paneling, draperies are on an arched window on the left, and a mirr...
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Reception Room, Executive Residence

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Description: Interior view of the reception room at the Governor's Mansion. A U.S. Flag and a Wisconsin flag are flanking the doorway. The state seal of Wisconsin is on...
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The Front Parlor: The Tallman House

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Description: Interior of the room where visitors to the Tallman House were greeted formally. Musical instruments are arranged around.
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Bedroom of Madam Tank; Tank House

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Description: Interior color postcard of a bedroom at the Tank House built in 1776. In the room is a bed, chest, fireplace, dressing table with mirror and a spinning whe...
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The Big Catch

Date: 1952
Description: A young boy is kneeling and holding a stringer of fish while a baby sitting on the left is reaching out to touch it.
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H.S. Manchester's, Inc., "House Beautiful" Window Display

Date: 10 08 1946
Description: Manchester's, Incorporated, 2-6 East Mifflin Street, small window display featuring the Interior Design Studio showing fabric, carpet, lamp, and accessorie...

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