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Tall-tale Postcard: The Big One
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Photomontage of a giant pike on a flatbed railroad car. A text box in the lower left corner includes the quote, "The Big One That Didn't Get Away." Small text imprinted on the side of the railroad car says, "Haskell and Barker Car Co. Builder. Michigan City, IN." A silhouette that appears to be a man and a horse is faintly visible on the horizon above the fish's head.
1909
Erickson, Oscar
Publication Information
| Creator | Erickson, Oscar |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1909 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Exaggerated postcards, after 1900 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 3565.3 |
| 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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