Photograph
"Rattlesnake" Watermelons
| A view of a horse-drawn wagon carrying three huge "Rattlesnake" watermelons. Each watermelon has a weight: 300 pounds, 285 pounds, and 260 pounds. The wheels of the wagon are sinking into the ground and a man is standing next to the wagon, scratching his head, possibly in confusion. Caption reads: "There is money raising melons like this." This photograph was possibly used to make a tall-tale postcard. |
| Image ID: | 72889 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Brown, H. W. |
| City: | Tifton |
| County: | |
| State: | Georgia |
| Collection Name: | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | (A6)01583 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| Fruit |
| Horses |
| Tall tales in art |
| Trees |
| Farm produce |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Horse-drawn vehicles |
| Wagons |
| Clothing and dress |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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