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Carvers Working at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
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Two stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance during the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building. The carvers are working on the lion's head column capitols.
1899
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1899 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 8 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | State Historical Society of Wisconsin Building Commission records, 1895-1915, 1923 |
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| Call Number | PH 136.97 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Carvers at the Wisconsin Historical Society
1899
Three stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Historical Society) building.
Construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
1899
View of construction workers and stone carvers/cutters (some of them probably Italian) showing the detailed sections of the building of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.
Construction Workers at Wisconsin Historical Society
1899
Workers during the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building.
Construction of State Historical Society of Wisconsin
1899
Interior of State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction. Image shows bricks used in the building and workers.
East Entrance of State Historical Society of Wisconsin
1899
East entrance of State Historical Society of Wisconsin showing the decorative details of the building. This detail shows the four lion's heads and columns.
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