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Caveman Sid
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View of Sid, with a cigar in his mouth and holding a club, sitting on an animal-skin rug outdoors in what may be a quarry. He is wearing a rag mop on his head, and a faux animal skin. A faux cave painting of an animal is on one of the quarry walls in the background.
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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Sid Boyum Working on Painting
1962
Sid Boyum, standing in his backyard, painting a landscape depicting Little Fork River in northwest Minnesota.
Fisherman Posing Outdoors on Picnic Bench
A fisherman is posing on a picnic bench with his fishing rod in his hand and wearing fishing boots.
Man Crawling on Floor
An unknown man with his eyes closed is crawling on a cloth on the floor of a room. He is holding a stick in his right hand, and his left foot is caught on a stool in the background.
Sid Pretending to Fall in the Darkroom
Sid simulating falling in the darkroom with a rather awkward posture. He is sitting on a stool with his legs up in the air, and is pretending to hold something with his right hand.
Bob Bender Party
Group portrait of men and women posing together in front of a bar. The room has panelled walls, on which are mounted a number of deer heads and other paraphernalia. On the floor on the right is a t...
Sid Sleeping on the Job
Sid sleeping on the floor near a desk in the darkroom at Gisholt with a cigar in his mouth. His legs are crossed and his head is resting on a cardboard box.
