"A Man is Not Poor . . ." | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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"A Man is Not Poor . . ."

"A Man is Not Poor . . ." | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Outdoor view of Sid Boyum sitting in the snow and warming his hands with a heater, which is attached by a long power cord (hand-drawn) to a power line. Text printed on the image reads: "A man is not poor because he has nothing: he is poor because he does nothing."
DESCRIPTION
Outdoor view of Sid Boyum sitting in the snow and warming his hands with a heater, which is attached by a long power cord (hand-drawn) to a power line. Text printed on the image reads: "A man is not poor because he has nothing: he is poor because he does nothing."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:123439
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Boyum, Sid
City:
County:
State:
Collection Name:Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6986 Box 5, Folder 4
Original Dimensions:8.5 x 11 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Image modified with hand-drawn icicles on the power pole, heat waves emanating from the heater, etc.
SUBJECTS
Fields (Agriculture)
Clothing and dress
Coats
Cigars
Men
Outdoor photography
Electric power
Lampposts
Snow
Ladders
Hats

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