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State Fair Stamp
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Color stamp used to advertise the Wisconsin State Fair. The illustration shows a crowd arriving at the fairgrounds, while a young girl in an ethnic costume waves a Wisconsin pennant. The stamp was printed by the G-P Engraving Co. of Milwaukee.
1915
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W012FZ3
WHi 33247
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Wisconsin on Parade
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State Fair Handbill
1929
Printed color handbill that advertised the special events of the Wisconsin State Fair. The illustration shows a woman bearing a platter of produce.
Wisconsin State Fair Brochure
1955
Brochure advertising the 1955 Wisconsin State Fair featuring images of several fair attractions.
Wisconsin State Fair
1920
Elevated view of crowds strolling through the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. In the background is a Ferris wheel, and a banner encouraging fair goers to "talk to the folks at home, local and long dis...
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Raffle Ticket
Ticket for a raffle in which a steel engraving with a gold leaf frame was the prize.
