Postcard
Tall-tale Postcard: Giant Potatoes
| Photomontage of a man riding three giant potatoes, which are resting on a flatbed horse-drawn cart. A group of three onlookers stare up at the man. Black text at the top reads, "Potatoes grow big here," and black imprinted text at the bottom bears the inscription, "at Lanigan, Sask." |
| Image ID: | 44526 |
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| Creation Date: | before 1949 |
| Creator Name: | Canadian Postcard Co. |
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| Collection Name: | Exaggerated postcards, after 1900 |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 3565.1 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| It is possible that this image was created by William Martin, as the Canadian Post Card Co. was a known distributor of his work. |
| Horses |
| Tall tales in art |
| Clothing and dress |
| Hats |
| Farm produce |
| Men |
| Horse-drawn vehicles |
| Wagons |
| Potatoes |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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