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Historical Essay

Liberace's Performance Jacket

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Elaborately beaded jacket worn by pianist, performer, and Wisconsin native Liberace during his performances in the late 1970s. (Museum object #2008.77.1)
Historical Essay

Donald's 'Educational' Marbles

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Jar of marbles used in Wisconsin fair exhibits by Professor John Sweet Donald of the University of Wisconsin during the 1920s. (Museum object #1953.663)
Historical Essay

Alice in Dairyland Dress Model

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Winning entry for the first Alice in Dairyland dress design, 1948. (Museum object #2005.157.1)
Historical Essay

Wisconsin State Fair - Image Gallery Essay

View a pictorial review of the Wisconsin State Fair from 1851 when it began.
Online Exhibit

1948 Wisconsin State Fair Murals: 100 Years of Agricultural History

This online exhibit features 14 stunning, large-scale historic murals originally displayed at the 1948 Wisconsin State Fair.

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