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    The Rison School was built to extend education of the Dallas Mill children from elementary school to junior high and eventually high school.
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    The Rison School was built to extend the education of the Dallas Mill children from elementary school to a junior high school and eventually a high school.
  • rison-school-building.jpg

    The Rison School was built to extend the education of the Dallas Mill children from elementary school to a junior high school and eventually a high school.
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    A psychedelic style cat in multiple colors. Featuring green, blue, and orange this painting show the progression of Wain's mental illness.
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    Pen and ink drawing on paper depicting two chimneys. On the chimney on the left of the drawing a cat plays a flute sitting on one of two chimney pots. A small black mouse sits on the second chimnney pot. On the chimney on the right of the drawing a cat peers down the second chimney pot, dropping its flute; smoke comes out of the first chimney pot. Mounted on grey card.
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    A drawing that shows 100+ kittens having fun at a Christmas Party. They are engaging in several activities including eating, playing, and sleeping. Wain's wife, Elizabeth, encouraged him to submit this to The Illustrated London News.
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    A painting by Wain that shows three orange kitties getting ready. One is brushing her hair and one is putting on a bow. It has a caption that says "We are not quite ready".
  • louis_wain_carol_singing_cats.jpg

    An image of a painting of cats singing carols. This art is located in Bethlem Hospital where Wain was hospitalized. He painted this on the window.
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    The Sylvanian Families Post Office playset beautifully captures elements of British culture. The set includes a charming post office building, complete with a classic red post box, an iconic symbol of British postal services. The postman figure, dressed in a traditional uniform, signifies the importance of mail and newspaper delivery in British society. This playset offers a delightful glimpse into a familiar aspect of British life.