Special Exhibits
Three very special exhibits will be on display this summer
at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum.
May 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010
"Historic Photographs
of
Brookfield & Elm Grove!"
features:
- A very special collection of old photographs of Brookfield and Elm Grove.
- More current photos showing panoramic views of Brookfield in 1964
- Read about the building of Brookfield's City Hall
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- Learn who our former mayors were and what they looked like
- See part of Al McGuire's collection of farm auction posters
- See a unique collection of antique British doll houses.
This exhibit is located in the ballroom of the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museumand will be on display on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from May 16 though October 17, 2010 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
June 20, 2010 - September 5, 2010
Celebrating
100 Years of Boy Scouts!
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By popular demand, a very special exhibit "Celebrating 100 Years of Boy Scouting" will continue to be shown in the dining room of the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum.
- Find out what president attended the 1935 Boy Scout Jamboree
- See how scouting uniforms, badges and badge requirements changed over the years
- Look at a collection of Saturday Evening Post covers depicting scouts in a variety of settings by the famous illustrator, Norman Rockwell
- See antique scout camping equipment and so much more . . .
This exhibit will be shown on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from June 20, 2010 through September 5, 2010 from
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The Porcelain Treasures
of Paris:1860-1910
by
Louise Hedrick
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Imagine Paris 150 years ago. Under the rule of Napoleon III,
a new Paris was built with an affluent middle class. During this time, the little girls of Paris played with exquisite porcelain dolls. From 1860 to 1880, these were the poupees of French fashion ladies. From 1880-1890, it was the bebes (young children) or mignonettes (tiny all bisques or "pocket dolls").
Then from 1905 on to the 1950's, the most popular doll in Paris was the beloved "Bleuette." It was the practice then for little girls to have but one doll. Birthdays, Christmas and special events were celebrated with a trip to the many shops that catered to these children for a special ensemble, accessory or perhaps a trunk to store these items.
Join us on Sunday, September 19, 2010 for a trip back to this time to see a collection of beautiful antique dolls characteristic of this 50 year period. Also displayed will be their wardrobes, accessories and books highlighting this period. Click here for more information.
Exhibits Wanted!
Do you have a special collection you would like to exhibit at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum! If you do, please contact the Curator at (262) 782 - 4057.