![1892 Photograph of Woman with Birds and Potatoes Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/efc55aa3bb91869bc39fc67e36ff9549.jpg "1892 Photograph of Woman with Birds and Potatoes Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign") |
1892 Photograph of Woman with Birds and Potatoes Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign |
This photograph shows a woman wearing a dress with many food items attached, including a belt made of potatoes. She also appears to have a bird sitting on each shoulder and a hat decorated with eggs. She is standing outside holding up a sign for Ambrosius & Sons, a business in Collinsville, Illinois. The 1892 on her dress may have referred to the 1892 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. |
1892 |
October 2, 2025 |
![Photograph of Woman Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/e6c2fad6e6046555b65fa4aa4cdd8b9b.jpg "Photograph of Woman Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign") |
Photograph of Woman Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign |
This photograph shows a woman wearing a top hat and a long skirt with several pairs of boots attached. She is standing outside and holding up a sign for Ambrosius & Sons, a store in Collinsville, Illinois. |
Unknown |
October 2, 2025 |
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1902 Photograph of the Greater East St. Louis Real Estate Exchange Trolley Party in Edwardsville, Illinois |
1902 photograph of the Greater East St. Louis Real Estate Exchange Trolley Party, in Edwardsville, Illinois. A trolley is in the middle of the street with 18 men visibly aboard. Additional men occupy the street surrounding the front and back of the trolley, with the majority facing the camera. All are dressed similarly with hats, suits, and bowties. Eight band members are pictured on the left side of the photo with their instruments in hand. The background features a line of structures and store fronts. |
June 7, 1902 |
October 1, 2025 |
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1902 Photograph of People Assembled for a Trolley Party at the 1857 Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville, Illinois |
1902 photograph of a group of men, women, and children sitting and standing for a formal portrait in front of the main door to the 1857 Madison County Courthouse. Text indicates this is for a trolley party. |
1902 |
September 29, 2025 |
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1912 Photograph of the Arch Built for the Madison County Centennial Celebration |
1912 photograph showing a large temporary arch built outside the Madison County Courthouse to celebrate Madison County's centennial in 1912. A row of men stand under the arch. |
1912 |
September 29, 2025 |
