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Schlitz Advertisement
| Schlitz advertisement copied from the "Milwaukee Press Club Annual." The image features an African man holding a Schlitz advertising sign. Underneath the image is an explanation of how and where the photograph was taken, signed by A. Gulowsen. |
| Image ID: | 93666 |
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| Creation Date: | 1906 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| The text under the photograph reads: "Kristiania 26, Marts 1906. Schlitz Milwaukee Beer Brewery- Dear Sirs: On traveling in the "Kikuju" highlands of East Africa I met a warrior who had made himself a shield of one of your reclame sheets. As this might perhaps have interest to you I photoed him and have the pleasure enclosed to send you a copy of the same. I am sorry the photo did not turn out better. I am dear sirs your respectfully (signed) A. Gulowsen, Drammensvejen 59". |
| Trees |
| Clothing and dress |
| Beverage industry |
| Breweries |
| Brewing industry |
| Africans |
| Men |
| Signs and symbols |
| Travel |
| Advertising |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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