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Tall-tale Postcard: Fish Near Dam
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Three men attempt to pull a giant fish onto shore using a rope. A dam spans the length of the river in the background. Red text in the upper left corner bears the text, "It Takes Real Fishermen to Land These."
June 30, 1916
Publication Information
| Date Created | June 30, 1916 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Exaggerated postcards, after 1900 |
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| Call Number | PH 3565.1 |
| 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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