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Tall-tale Postcard: I Landed Him Myself
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Photomontage of a woman reeling in a huge fish. The woman, wearing a skirt, is standing on a dock overlooking a lake. White text in the upper middle portion of the image field says, "I Landed Him Myself."
1913
Photocraft Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | Photocraft Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1913 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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