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Historical Essay

Oscar Mayer Wiener Banjo-Ukulele

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Banjo-ukulele used by jingle composer Richard Trentlage in the first recording of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song, 1962. (Museum object #2009.59.1)
Feature Story

Button from Tammy Baldwin’s first campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
This button was made for Tammy Baldwin’s first campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly in 1992.
Historical Essay

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Doll

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Doll depicting Wisconsin poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox made by Milwaukee artist Joan (Beringer) Pripps, 1947-1948. (Museum object #2007.139.19)
Historical Essay

Lead Toy Soldier Casting Kit

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Toy-Moulds set made by the Make-A-Toy Co. and used by the Asmuth family of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1930s. (Museum object #1962.228.30,A-U)
Historical Essay

Feather from Old Abe the War Eagle

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Eagle feather from Old Abe, the mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. (Museum object #1972.59)
Historical Essay

Gumball Slot Machine

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Trade stimulator gumball slot machine seized from a Shullsburg, Wisconsin tavern in 1945. (Museum object #2008.13.1A-B)
Historical Essay

The 'Monster Knife' of John Fox Potter

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Giant knife presented to John Fox Potter by Missouri Republicans after his challenge to duel with a Virginia congressman, 1860. (Museum object #1957.112)
Historical Essay

Pink Evergleam Aluminum Christmas Tree

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Six-foot Evergleam Christmas tree with 94 branches made by the Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, c. 1966. (Museum object #2005.174.1.1)
Historical Essay

Victorian Baby Carriage

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baby carriage used by the McFetridge family of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, c. 1871. (Museum object #1963.135.225)
Historical Essay

Shot Tower Lead-Melting Bowl

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Lead-melting bowl used at the Wisconsin Shot Company Shot Tower, Helena, Wisconsin, c. 1833. (Museum object #1992.12)
Historical Essay

Stage Coach Sleigh Bells

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Sleigh bells used for stage runs and recreational trips in Sauk County, Wisconsin during the 1870s. (Museum object #1967.341.1)
Historical Essay

Wooden Curling Stone

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Wooden curling stone used near Lodi, Wisconsin in the 19th century. (Museum object #1957.205)
Historical Essay

Polka Rhythms Bandstand

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bandstand used by Chad Przybylski and his Polka Rhythms of Pulaski, Wisconsin, from c. 1980 until 2003. (Museum object #2003.10.1)
Historical Essay

Civil War Draft Drum

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Military draft raffle drum used to select draftee names in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the Civil War, 1863-1864. (Museum object #1966.174)
Feature Story

Black Pride, Peoples Beer Cans

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object Feature Story
These two beer cans are emblematic of a particular moment in Wisconsin and United States social and brewing history.

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