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La Crosse County Historical Society

La Crosse County Historical Society discovers, collects, preserves, and shares the history of La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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  1. Photograph, Black-and-White - 1959.001.06

    Framed and matted photograph with added drawing embellishments of Wilson Colwell. Wooden frame has a brass plate with name and date as mayor. Interior of frame has black circle design.

    Record Type: Photo

    Photograph, Black-and-White
  2. Portrait - 2011.fic.202

    Portrait of Captain Wilson Colwell. This appears to be a chalk drawing on top of a photograph. Frame is painted gold.

    Record Type: Object

    Portrait
  3. Sword - 1965.003.18

    Captain Wilson Colwell's sword. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. The field of the blade is decorated in ornate floral and military etchings including a Federal eagle, and the initials "U.S." The blade is marked: "AMES MFG. CO./ CHICOPEE/ MASS." The grip is wood covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. There is a Phrygian helmet pommel and a rounded, D-shape...

    Record Type: Object

    1965.003.18a Lchs

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