Brief history of theaters and theatrical productions in Wisconsin. |
Magician and Showman |
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Brief biography of Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Elaborately beaded jacket worn by pianist, performer, and Wisconsin native Liberace during his performances in the late 1970s. (Museum object #2008.77.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Banjo-ukulele used by jingle composer Richard Trentlage in the first recording of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song, 1962. (Museum object #2009.59.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Naval uniform costume worn by actor Fred MacMurray in the 1954 motion picture "The Caine Mutiny." (Museum object #2009.19.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Racine Belles baseball uniform costume worn in the 1992 movie, A League of Their Own. (Museum object #2008.145.1.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Bandstand used by Chad Przybylski and his Polka Rhythms of Pulaski, Wisconsin, from c. 1980 until 2003. (Museum object #2003.10.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Campaign jacket worn by Chris Farley in the 1996 movie "Black Sheep." (Museum object #2007.86.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Escape trunk, restraining devices, and curtain used by magician Ben Bergor of Madison, Wisconsin, 1940s. (Museum objects #1982.159.17,19,21,23,25) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Police captain's badge prop worn by Wisconsin's Daniel J. Travanti on the television series Hill Street Blues, 1981-1987. (Museum object #2007.41.2) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Leopard Lodge League bowling shirt costume worn on Happy Days television series, 1977-1984. (Museum object #2006.39.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Shotz Brewery smock used in Laverne and Shirley television series, 1976-1980. (Museum object #2006.38.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Conductor's baton presented to Marquette University by John Philip Sousa in 1924. (Museum object #1980.228.12) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Violin and bow played by Madison, Wisconsin pioneer Rosaline Peck, 1830s. (Museum object #1969.304.2,A) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Souvenir Record Album of Wisconsin songs recorded by the "Incomparable" Hildegarde, c. 1969. (Museum object #2001.50.13.1-2) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Kehl School of Dancing’s "Midget Wedding" Costume, 1940. (Museum object #2005.108.1A-C) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Drum kit used by Viroqua, Wisconsin, native Butch Vig when he played with the bands Spooner, Fire Town, and the Grammy-nominated Garbage. (Museum object) |
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