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Ring Toss at the Fair

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Rex Roope of Kansas City got attention as he told his audience "all you have to do is ring the prize and it is yours. Step right up folks."

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Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 91

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Unique ID
W012A6Z
Legacy ID
WHi 25755

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