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Tall-tale Postcard: Caught With the Goods
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Photomontage of a dwarf wearing a top hat driving a cart, drawn by a mule, filled with giant eggs. The dwarf is wearing a suit and a top hat. The mule is being confronted on the road by a giant chicken. A barn is visible in the background. The words, "Caught with the Goods," appear at the bottom of the image field.
1913
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1913 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Exaggerated postcards, after 1900 |
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| Call Number | (X3)32571 |
| 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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