Postcard
Tall-tale Postcard: One Montana Spud
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. |
Image ID: | 44530 |
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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 |
The original purchaser of this postcard has handwritten the words, "GT. Falls" and "Cascade Co" in the white text banner. |
Barns |
Tall tales in art |
Farm produce |
Railroad cars |
Potatoes |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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