# whs exclusive

This t-shirt was inspired by the unique name Wisconsinites use for the machine that dispenses water in public places. A Society exclusive.

The word "bubbler" is most frequently used in Wisconsin. Show off your Wisconsin pride as you stay hydrated with this unique water bottle.

The perfect companion for any young Wisconsinite, this soft, cuddly Badger Plush stands about 11 inches tall and was designed exclusively for the Wisconsin Historical Society store.

Candles Inspired by historic Pendarvis House, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Three scents to choose from below!

Show off your love of the Friday Night Fish Fry with this unique Wisconsin t-shirt. A Society Exclusive.

French-milled lavender soap. A favorite at the museum store at Old World Wisconsin. Wonderful fresh lavender scent. Buy more and save!

Wisconsin State Capitol Miniature Over the past one hundred years, the Wisconsin State Capitol has dominated the Madison skyline and its civic life. This miniature is a perfect gift for collectors, architects, legislators, hobbyists, and all proud Wisconsinites!

$15.50 and up. Seven colorful images in this historic collection dating to 1910. Prints can be selected in a range of sizes, from postcard to poster, in paper or canvas. Printed to order and shipped to you. Find ordering instructions below.

by Jim McKiernan | April 22, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

James McKiernan is a native of Madison Wisconsin. He learned to screen print in high school from Mr. Roy Liddicoat, and later studied art at UW Madison and Art Center College in Pasadena, California. He served as President and Creative Director of Studio M in Long Beach, CA and Instructor at Madison College. He continues his studies and is Vice President of the Polka! Press Cooperative in Madison.

by Ashley Town | April 29, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Keep Your Distance is printed on an antique press at Bay View Printing Company, a 103 year old, female-owned business in Milwaukee. Prints are custom designed and printed by hand, one at a time, on an antique printing press – a process that takes time, attention to detail and meticulous care.

by Jerry Jordan | May 6, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Jerry Jordan is part of a growing movement of painters that are reinterpreting classical painting into what they call contemporary realism. He counts such painters as John S. Sargent, Anders Zorn, William M. Chase and Joaquin Sorolla as major influences in his artistic growth. However it was the artist of the Harlem Renaissance that fueled his desire to pursue painting.

by Yeonhee Cheong | May 13, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Yeonhee Cheong is a visual artist who studies the social language of women’s bodies and outfits. She is a lecturer at Design Studies department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Describing her poster, she reflected that "the war against COVID-19 virus has disrupted the conventional way of how we unite to fight. We should keep apart and protect selves from others, in order to protect others as well. Though against our natural instinct, this is the knowledgeable and effective way to win this war that everyone should follow."

Perfect for a summer cookout, Bratfest, or for working the grill, this shirt displays your love for brats. Order yours today! Details below.

by Colin Matthes | May 27, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Colin Matthes (Milwaukee, WI) is an artist. He combines improvised utilitarian construction techniques with instructional drawing, spectacle, and civically minded projects that range from group knowledge archiving sessions to “eco” demolition derbies. He always shows the means of production - the process, the fingerprints, the screwups.

by Greg 'Biskakone' Johnson | June 3, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Greg 'Biskakone' Johnson is a member of the Lynx Clan and an enrolled member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. His home on the Lac du Flambeau reservation, established by the Treaty of 1854, is also known as Waaswaaganing, “the place of the torch.” Greg lives his life according to the four seasons, as did his ancestors. He harvests deer, fish, maple sugar, berries, wild rice, and wild plants. He is passionate about keeping the traditional ways alive, and he takes every opportunity to teach these ways to others.... (Continued below.)

Last one! This large, beautiful, silk scarf celebrating women's suffrage is available exclusively through the Wisconsin Historical Society.

by Jolyn Sandford | June 10, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Jolyn Sandford is a Madison-based artist and software developer who seeks to celebrate the things she loves through illustration. With roots in the fine arts and computer science, she enjoys examining the intersection of art and tech....(Continued below.)

by Emily Maryniak | June 17, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Emily Maryniak is currently a graphic designer at Distillery Design and Marketing Studio. She majored in Fine Arts, then taught preschool for many years at Preschool of the Arts in Madison. She has recently made a career change to graphic design. Emily has also been a longtime member of Polka! Press, a local printmaking studio.

The colorful produce design on this stone trivet is a vintage advertising illustration for Vick's Floral Guide. Cork back.

This Salzer Seed Company trivet displays a colorful, historic image, exclusively from the Wisconsin Historical Society and one of thousands in our collection!

by Renée Graef | July 1, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Renée Graef has illustrated over 80 children's books, including the "Kirsten" books (American Girl), books in the "My First Little House" program (Laura Ingalls Wilder) and "B is for Badger; A Wisconsin Alphabet." She splits her time between Milwaukee and Los Angeles. Continued below.

by Becca Bryant | July 9, 2020 | WHS COVID-19 Poster Project

Becca Bryant is the Creative Director and Founder of local design studio, Urban Root Creative. She specializes in custom designs for branding, campaigns, and marketing. Continued below.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote with our exclusive WHS Suffrage Centennial Bell! Limited quantity, which will not be re-ordered once sold out! This bell is made in the USA.

Get ready for voting-season and celebrate the centennial anniversary of women's rights to vote with this mug, exclusively from the Wisconsin Historical Society! The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.

Get ready for voting season and celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote with our Society exclusive I Will Vote t-shirt!

This large, beautiful scarf celebrating women's suffrage is available exclusively through the Wisconsin Historical Society. Limited quantities. Get your's today!

Our I Will Vote key chain is an exclusive Society design. The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.

Our Vote magnet is an exclusive Society design. The historical image is from a poster in the Society's historic image collection. Details, below!

Stay safe and celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women's suffrage with our Votes For Women face mask.

Show your love for Wisconsin Brats with this key chain, designed right here, and available only at the Wisconsin Historical Society!

Show your support for our planet with our custom Befriend Nature tote bag made with ultra strong hemp material! WHS custom design with a design from our historic image collection.

Show your support of Wisconsin's beautiful natural environment when you where a conservation lapel pin. WHS custom designs from our historic image collection!

Large e-conscious hemp zip pouch featuring a WHS historic image supporting nature's beauty. A WHS exlcusive!

Light weight and stylish hoodie for conservation enthusiasts. Slightly taylored fit and made with organic and recycled materials. Details below.

Made with Wildflower Seed Paper. "Please plant me!" The next best thing to sending flowers. Exclusive Society designs.

From mulled wine to cold cider, keep drinks steaming hot or ice cold with a practical Ever Gleaming thermos! A Society design. Tom & Jerry anyone?