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Historical Essay

'Forward' Statue

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
'Forward' statue by Wisconsin artist Jean Pond Miner, 1893. (Museum object #1998.1.1)
Historical Essay

Bra Flag

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Land of the Freed-up Woman American flag banner made from bras, 1971. (Museum object #2000.79.1)
Historical Essay

Shotz Brewery Costume

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Shotz Brewery smock used in Laverne and Shirley television series, 1976-1980. (Museum object #2006.38.1)
Historical Essay

Pauline Pottery Covered Jar

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Hand-painted earthenware jar manufactured by the Pauline Pottery, Edgerton, Wisconsin, 1888-1892. (Museum object # 1964.95.1,A)
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

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

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)
Historical Essay

1809 Map Sampler

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Sampler embroidered by Cecilia Lewis at a boarding school in 1809. (Museum object #1984.294.1)
Historical Essay

Vinnie Ream Marble Sculpture

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Spirito Del Carnevale (Spirit of the Carnival)sculpture by Vinnie Ream, 1870. (Museum Object #1965.270.2)
Historical Essay

Mears, Helen Farnsworth (1872-1916)

Brief biography of Helen Farnsworth Mears, the sculptress whose nine-foot statue, "Genius of Wisconsin," now stands in the WI state capitol.
Historical Essay

Happy Days Bowling Shirt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Leopard Lodge League bowling shirt costume worn on Happy Days television series, 1977-1984. (Museum object #2006.39.1)
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Handicraft Project Depression-Era Artwork

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Block-printed wall hanging produced by workers of the Milwaukee Handicraft Project, 1935-1943. (Museum object #1981.184.4)
Historical Essay

Racine Belles Movie Costume

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Racine Belles baseball uniform costume worn in the 1992 movie, A League of Their Own. (Museum object #2008.145.1.1)
Historical Essay

Native American Twilled Basket

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Cherokee twilled basket, probably traded to Wisconsin, mid 19th century. (Museum object #1955.1021)

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