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Oscar Mayer Meat Display
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Display of Oscar Mayer meat products. The meat, along with fern leaves as decoration, is displayed on a large sheet of paper placed on a table against a wall. Some of the products include Oscar Mayer's Breakfast Bacon, Spiced Luncheon Loaf, Spiced Ham, Kraut, Old Style Sausage, White Clover Brand Pure Lard, and Breakfast Square. The sign at the bottom reads: "Oscar Mayer's Meats of Good Taste."
June 2, 1931
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | June 2, 1931 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.2597B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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