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Tall-tale Postcard: Men Riding a Cow
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Three men ride a dairy cow on a dirt road, while a fourth pulls at the cow's tail. Of the three men, one is holding a tennis racket, one is holding a golf bag, and one has a camera in his lap. Red text at the top of the image reads, "Scene on the road near Enok, Minn."
1916
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1916 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Exaggerated postcards, after 1900 |
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| Call Number | PH 3565.5 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465792802121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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