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Tall-tale Postcard: Rabbits
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Two hunters stand around a pile of giant rabbits that they have killed in a Wisconsin forest. It is winter; there is snow on the ground. One of the hunters, who has a pipe in his mouth and a rifle in his hand, points at the pile of game. Text in the upper left corner bears the inscription: "Beaver Dam, Wis."
1910
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Tall-tale Postcard: Catfish
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Six men wearing black jackets and hats stand proudly in front of a giant catfish. The catfish rests on the bed of a horse-drawn sled. The text in the upper left corner reads "Beaver Dam, Wis." The ...
Tall-tale Postcard: One of the Squash
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Three smiling children wearing white clothing are sitting atop a gigantic, dark squash. Text in top left corner reads: "Beaver Dam, Wis." Fence lines back of squash. Title "One of the Squash" clipp...
