Antiques Roadshow

Madison, Hour 2

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW investigates the shocking heist of artifacts from the archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Highlights include: photos of the owner's family taken by American photographer Edward Weston; a table by master furniture maker George Nakashima; and a silver, enamel, and turquoise-studded exhibition piece, crafted by Tiffany for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago.

CASE FILE: Artifacts Missing from Wisconsin Historical...

3m 39s

In the fall of 2000, the Wisconsin Historical Society made a shocking discovery: hundreds of artifacts from their collection had been taken, and one of their own ex-staff members was a primary suspect. In October 2001, former WHS curator, David Wooley, plead guilty to 14 counts of felony theft and 3 counts of failing to file a state tax return. Hundreds of artifacts remain at large.

Previews + Extras

  • Bonus Web Video: Interview with the Wisconsin Historical...: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bonus Web Video: Interview with the Wisconsin Historical...

    S14 E8 - 3m 39s

    In this bonus video, host Mark L. Walberg meets with Anna Koski of the Wisconsin Historical Society to discuss some of the stolen artifacts from their collection that have been recovered so far and also talk about how the theft has impacted the museum.

  • Coming Up Monday, December, 5th, at 8/7C PM: Madison, Hour 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Coming Up Monday, December, 5th, at 8/7C PM: Madison, Hour 2

    S14 E8 - 2m 22s

    In a preview from Madison, Hour 2, Francis Wahlgren is blown away by a copy of "First on the Moon" -- a book about the first moon landing that is actually signed by all three astronauts who made that first leap for mankind: Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, and Buzz Aldrin.

  • Appraisal: Edward Weston Vintage Photographs, ca. 1940: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Appraisal: Edward Weston Vintage Photographs, ca. 1940

    S14 E8 - 3m 7s

    In this preview from Madison, Hour 2, Daile Kaplan appraises a collection of vintage photographs by Edward Weston, including three Western landscapes that were signed, dated and mounted by the photographer himself.

  • Madison, WI (Hour Two) - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Madison, WI (Hour Two) - Preview

    S14 E8 - 30s

    Photos by American photographer Edward Weston; a table crafted by master furniture maker George Nakashima; and an ornate exhibition piece, made by Tiffany for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. 7/16/2012

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