Topic: The Arts / Type: Still Image / Physical Format: Paintings (visual works) / Date Created: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1910">1910</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1919">1919</span>

Creator:: Ruikka, John
Date Created:: 1890 - 1965
Description:: This oil painting by John Ruikka (April 16, 1880, to May, 1965) depicts the original Palkki gristmill, which was built on the Midway River and located on property of pioneer Erick Palkki. It was used from 1878 to approximately 1916, was built by pioneers to grind grain into flour, and was water powered. Please note that the original spelling, in Finnish, is "Palkki." The spelling as "Palkie" is an Americanized spelling of the name.
Contributing Institution:: Esko Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

Creator:: Stork, Florence, 1877-1982
Date Created:: 1913-11
Description:: Portrait of Wanda Gag in a kimono. Painting was completed in St. Paul for an art class at the St. Paul Art Institute.
Contributing Institution:: Rockford Area Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

Creator:: Stork, Florence, 1877-1982
Date Created:: 1912 - 1913
Description:: Still life painting featuring doughnuts, a glass of milk, pitcher and a candle.
Contributing Institution:: Rockford Area Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

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