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Greeting Card of Man Walking Down Street

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Caricature of man smoking a cigar while walking down the street. He is about to fall in a open manhole. Caption reads "If Nothing Happens I'll Be With You Soon."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 8993

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B1E
Legacy ID
WHi 63825

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