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Historical Essay

State Capitol Spittoon

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Ornamented bronze cuspidor (spittoon) used in the Wisconsin State Capitol, c. 1915-1955. (Museum object #1955.3600,A-B)
Historical Essay

Arndt Vest

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Vest worn by Charles C.P. Arndt when he was shot on the floor of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature, 1842. (Museum object #1963.300)
Historical Essay

Lottery Ball Drawing Machine

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Ball drawing machine used by the Wisconsin Lottery for Daily Pick 3 and Daily Pick 4 games, 1992-2000. (Museum object #2001.83.16.1A-B)
Historical Essay

Oldest Wisconsin License Plate

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Oldest known surviving license plate in Wisconsin, issued to a Mount Horeb man, 1905. (Museum object #1966.493.1)
Historical Essay

Rosaline Peck's Violin

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Violin and bow played by Madison, Wisconsin pioneer Rosaline Peck, 1830s. (Museum object #1969.304.2,A)

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