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Tall-tale Postcard: Trout on Truck

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Photomontage of a giant trout resting on the back of a bright red flatbed pickup truck. Children look on with awe; one is pointing at the trout. White cursive text at the bottom says, "Saw a fair-sized trout here today-."

Date Created:
1976
Creator:
Roberts, Mike

Publication Information

Creator Roberts, Mike
Date Created 1976

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Exaggerated postcards, after 1900
Call Number PH 3565.1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465792802121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012GJR
Legacy ID
WHi 44525

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