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Three Sisters Store

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View from sidewalk towards the Three Sisters women's clothing store windows, 27 S. Pinckney Street, Tenney Building, showing art deco decor.

Date Created:
May 14, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created May 14, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.2519B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C9G
Legacy ID
WHi 19239

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Photographs
Show Windows of Three Sisters Store

Show Windows of Three Sisters Store

December 1, 1931

One-half of entry window for the Three Sisters clothing store, 27 S. Pinckney Street, Tenney Building. The window features women's clothing, and are decorated in Art Deco style.

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Three Sisters Wisconsin Show Window

Three Sisters Wisconsin Show Window

June 2, 1933

University of Wisconsin window display at the Three Sisters store, 27 S. Pinckney Street, Tenney Building, with banners, mannequins and clothing. Art deco style building detail.

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Christmas Window Display and Clothing

Christmas Window Display and Clothing

December 1, 1931

Christmas window display, Three Sisters Clothing Store, Tenney Building, of women's robes, pajamas, negligees, 27 S. Pinckney Street.

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Crowds on South Pinckney Street

Crowds on South Pinckney Street

December 6, 1944

Christmas shoppers on South Pinckney Street on the Capitol Square. Businesses include the Three Sisters store, Mangels store, W.T. Grant store and a sign for a Chop Suey restaurant.

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Simpson's Clothing Store

Simpson's Clothing Store

June 11, 1934

Simpson's women's clothing store, with Art Deco sign, located at 23-25 Pinckney Street on the Capitol Square.

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Three Sisters Storefront

Three Sisters Storefront

May 5, 1947

Three Sisters storefront, 5 North Pinckney Street.

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