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  1. Vest - 2015.014.040

    Vest in black with shiny floral pattern, hand stitched. In the front, three panels consisting of applique, cross-stitch, and plastic beads. In the back, four panels consisting of applique, cross-stitch, and plastic beads.

    Record Type: Object

    Vest
  2. Vest, Bulletproof - 1991.003.03

    Bullet proof belt used by the La Crosse Police Department and worn by a police officer. Actually not a "vest" at all, but a wide belt, or band, that wraps around the middle of the torso and is held in place by over-the-shoulder straps of black elastic. Belt is made of coated or painted fabric and has slots with metal plates in them. Very heavy.

    Record Type: Object

    Vest, Bulletproof
  3. Vest, Bulletproof - 1991.003.04

    Dunrite bullet proof vest sold by the Detective Publishing Company in the 1920's-1930's and possibly earlier. Worn by a police officer. Navy Blue wool with four pockets on the front, two on each side. Snaps at the top of the shoulders made it adjustable. Behind the metal plate, there is a tag which reads "Dunrite Bullet Proof Vest MF'D by The Detective Pub. Co. " Slide out bullet proof extension to protect an officers lower regions. Lead plates o...

    Record Type: Object

    Vest, Bulletproof
  4. Vest, Bulletproof - 2019.059.13

    First generation Second Chance ballistic nylon and kevlar bullet proof vest. Vest has a matching front and back in a rectangular shape to protect the wearer's torso. Vest has two elastic velcro straps to secure the vest around the torso and shoulder straps. Handwritten ink on the vest reads "First Generation Second Chance Vest Dan Marcou Served 01-01-1974 11-06-2006."

    Record Type: Object

    Vest, Bulletproof
  5. Volleyball - 1997.193.01

    AMF Voit Official Volleyball, rubber. Valve hole has text above "INFL 3lbs"

    Record Type: Object

    Volleyball
  6. Vuvuzela - 2018.028.01

    Red molded plastic vuvuzela horn. Horn is one solid piece, with a mouth piece connected to a long shaft that gradually widens towards the opening.

    Record Type: Object

    Vuvuzela
  7. Wagon, Delivery - 1982.093.01

    Milk wagon, used to deliver milk in La Crosse for the Charles Hass Dairy. Originally pulled by two horses. The original 2 horse draw for it is no longer available; the draw with the wagon now is meant for a single horse.

    Record Type: Object

    Wagon, Delivery
  8. Wallpaper - 1989.015.17

    Wallpaper sample from Odin Oyen Studios. A roll of wallpaper with a raised texture. This wallpaper has bands with floral designs with metallic shines of blue/teal, red, and gold.

    Record Type: Object

    Wallpaper
  9. Wallpaper - 1989.015.21

    Wallpaper sample from Odin Oyen Studios. A roll of wallpaper from Birge number 4516. Wallpaper has pink design of hunting scene.

    Record Type: Object

    Wallpaper
  10. Wallpaper - 1989.015.22

    A wallpaper sample from Odin Oyen Studios. A role of wallpaper from Imperial Wallpaper Mill Inc. in the Glencraft brand. It depicts a colonial orchard with pastels in yellow, blue, red, white, and green.

    Record Type: Object

    Wallpaper
  11. Wallpaper - 2019.064.01

    A piece of wallpaper. It has a rosemaling design comprised of pastel green, yellow, and pink. The colors were likely more vibrant. The outline of the flowers are gold. The background is cream in color. There is a stripe near the bottom of the wallpaper. There are two gold lines and a blue line. The back of the sample is covered in plaster.

    Record Type: Object

    Wallpaper
  12. Warmer, Bed - 1956.005.10

    Brass bed warmer with a wooden handle. The pan is hinged with a small ring to open the pan. The lid of the pan has a star-shaped design with small holes throughout the lid.

    Record Type: Object

    Warmer, Bed
  13. Watch, Pocket - 1930.019.07

    This is a silver colored watch. It has a plain back and the numbers are in roman numerals. The face of the watch states, "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." Inside of watch is engraved "JH Weston La Crosse, WI" Watch serial number: 303207.

    Record Type: Object

    Watch, Pocket
  14. Watch, Pocket - 1961.005.01

    Watch of General Gysbert Van Steenwyk. Watch is gold with an intricate carved floral design. The watch face has Roman numberals.

    Record Type: Object

    Watch, Pocket
  15. Weight, Balance - 2021.045.02

    Set of nine metal weights in a wooden case that accompanies scale (2021.045.01). One weight is missing.

    Record Type: Object

    Weight, Balance
  16. Wheel, Pricking - 1999.002.24

    Cobbler's pricking wheel used to mark thread holes on the sole. Turned wooden handle. Number 7 wheel. Stamped "GOMPH."

    Record Type: Object

    Wheel, Pricking
  17. Wheel, Pricking - 1999.002.26

    Cobbler's pricking wheel used to mark thread holes on the sole. Turned wooden handle. Number 6 wheel. Stamped "GOMPH."

    Record Type: Object

    Wheel, Pricking
  18. Wheel, Pricking - 1999.002.27

    Cobbler's pricking wheel used to mark thread holes on the sole. Turned wooden handle. Number 5 wheel. Stamped "GOMPH."

    Record Type: Object

    Wheel, Pricking
  19. Wheel, Pricking - 1999.002.28

    Cobbler's pricking wheel used to mark thread holes on the sole. Turned wooden handle. Number 8 wheel. Stamped "GOMPH."

    Record Type: Object

    Wheel, Pricking
  20. Wheel, Pricking - 1999.002.53

    Cobbler's pricking wheel used to mark thread holes on the sole. Turned wooden handle. Number 9 wheel. Stamped "GOMPH."

    Record Type: Object

    Wheel, Pricking

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