Tall-tale Postcard: One Montana Spud | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Tall-tale Postcard: One Montana Spud

Tall-tale Postcard: One Montana Spud | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
A giant potato rests on a single flatbed railroad car, which is part of the Great Northern line. A white banner on the potato says, "The Way We Raise Potatoes in Montana." Red text in the upper left corner says, "One Montana Spud." Barns or farmhouses stand behind the car.
DESCRIPTION
A giant potato rests on a single flatbed railroad car, which is part of the Great Northern line. A white banner on the potato says, "The Way We Raise Potatoes in Montana." Red text in the upper left corner says, "One Montana Spud." Barns or farmhouses stand behind the car.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:44530
Creation Date:before 1910
Creator Name:Morris, Chas. E.
City:Chinook
County:
State:Montana
Collection Name:Exaggerated postcards, after 1900
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 3565.1
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The original purchaser of this postcard has handwritten the words, "GT. Falls" and "Cascade Co" in the white text banner.
SUBJECTS
Barns
Tall tales in art
Farm produce
Railroad cars
Potatoes

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