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Diorama, Millinery Store
2016
Rudolph and Priebe Millinery Store Diorama. Material: textile, paper, wood, plastic. Size: 9" x 13" x 8" H. Description: cardboard floor and two walls form the basis for the ca. 1916 millinery store replica; balsa wood display units feature miniature women's hats and accessories such as flowers, feathers and ribbons; a plaster figure representing Jennie Rudolph Beckman, the proprietress of the hat shop stands beside the counter; a small white mouse huddles in the corner; accompanying the diorama are two enlarged copies of original photos of the shop's interior as well as an exhibit card. Diorama Crafter: Jan Hunter, the donor.