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Fishing at the Falls

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Description: View along shoreline towards a man fishing on a river with a series of small waterfalls behind him.
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House on the Rock

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Description: Artistic rendering of House on the Rock. A pine tree grows through the walkway or roof of the walkway on the right side.
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Aerial View of House on the Rock

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Description: Aerial view of House on the Rock in the fall. The structures are partially hidden by trees.
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Gisholt Balancing Machine

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Description: Gisholt Dyanetric Type U Balancing Machine? Label pasted in bottom right corner reads "Type U Between Center Checking Machine."
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Road Work Near Red Dot

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Description: Workers doing road work near the Red Dot factory, in the background, on East Washington Avenue.
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Interior of Gisholt Factory

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Description: Interior view of the Gisholt factory. There is a large crane suspended on steel beams, and skylights are in the ceiling.
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Drinks with Ducks Unlimited

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Description: View of group of people gathered around a bar for a Ducks Unlimited event.
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The "Shopinks"

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Description: The "Shopinks," a band whose set sometimes included fishing nets, relaxing in a living room near a fireplace.
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"The Candidate"

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Description: Drawing of a bull with a ring through its nose. The bull is excreting feces. Below the text reads: "The Candidate."
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Power Plant

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Description: View over chain link fence towards a train on the railroad tracks near a power plant and water tower.
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Painted Plow

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Description: Hand-painted plow, with design of flowers in Sid's backyard, next to the Tea House and the base of a sculpture.
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Arched Bridge Over Pond

Date: 09 1969
Description: Arched bridge across small pond in Sid's backyard. In the background are a Japanese structure and Fudog lantern.
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"Feminine Torso" Sculpture

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Description: Sculpture "Feminine Torso" in Sid's backyard. There is a hand pump in the foreground on the left.
Drawing

Abstract Drawing of Woman

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Description: Abstract cubist-style drawing of a woman standing. The silhouette of a man standing on a structure is in the background.
Painting

View of Downtown Madison from Lake Monona

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Description: Watercolor painting of a view of downtown Madison from Lake Monona. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the center.
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Safety First

Date: 1959
Description: Drawing of an abstract shape in red, yellow, black and blue. It reads: "To You, Safety First, In 1959, Is A Personal Problem."
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Illustration of Film, Light and Shutter Speed

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Description: Illustration showing the relationship of film speed, shutter speed, and aperture in photography.
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Portrait of Alex Jordan

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Description: Indoor portrait of Alex Jordan (Sid's long-time friend and the creator of House on the Rick) wearing a suit and tie.
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Sculpture Pieces in Backyard

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Description: Sculpture pieces are stacked in Sid's backyard near a building, probably the Japanese Tea Pavilion, which is painted red and yellow.
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"Abstract Girl"

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Description: Full-length portrait of "Abstract Girl" standing next to an abstract painting titled "Traffic" by artist, Sid Boyum. The painting was used as inspiration f...

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