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Three-Headed Hydra Cartoon

Image

Cartoon of a three-headed hydra representing oleomargarine, threatening a farmer.

Date Created:
May 14, 1887
Creator:
Berghaus, Albert, active 1869-1880

Publication Information

Creator
Berghaus, Albert, active 1869-1880
Date Created
May 14, 1887

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012R2M
Legacy ID
WHi 42825

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