1987-2011

City of Madison Manhole Cover. Photo courtesy of Keith Kaziak, 2020.

Wisconsin Made / Industry / Neenah / Object Histories / Manufacturing & Trade / Winnebago County / Region 5 - Center East / 1987-2011 / Neenah Foundry Manhole Cover

OBJECT HISTORY: Neenah Foundry Manhole Cover

Since opening in 1904, the Neenah Foundry has earned a worldwide reputation for producing manhole covers. Manhole covers are removable lids fitted for tunnels large enough for people to access underground sewer and storm water systems. Made from strong and long-lasting cast…

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September 29, 2021

Sports & Games / Music, Theatre & Cinema / Racine / Art, Sport & Entertainment / Object Histories / Clothing, Apparel & Fashion / Racine County / 1987-2011 / Region 8 - South East / Racine Belles Movie Costume

OBJECT HISTORY: Racine Belles Movie Costume

This Racine Belles costume was worn in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own." The film focused on the Rockford (Illinois) Peaches, tracking a season in the All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League. The Peaches played the Belles several times during the film.

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September 10, 2020

Sports & Games / Milwaukee / Art, Sport & Entertainment / Object Histories / Milwaukee County / Clothing, Apparel & Fashion / Ethnicity & Identity / Everyday Life / Curators' Favorites / Global Connections / 1987-2011 / Region 8 - South East / Earlene Fuller's Bowling Shirt

OBJECT HISTORY: Earlene Fuller’s Bowling Shirt

This shirt, which features an African kente cloth print, was designed, made and worn in the mid-1990s by Milwaukee's Earlene Fuller, an African American bowler and seamstress.

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September 8, 2020