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Sid Boyum: Eccentric in Paradise
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View of Sid Boyum sitting in his living room at 237 Waubesa Street. He is sitting on a couch and holding a jug previously used for vinegar, which he sculpted into a face using wood and sawdust.
April 9, 1979
Rygh, Richard A.
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WHi 133763
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Sid Sitting in Living Room
Sid sitting on a couch reading a book in his living room amidst Asian furnishings and objects.
Sid Reading Newspaper in his Backyard
Sid sitting on a stool on top of his "Hippopotamus" sculpture in his backyard at 237 Waubesa Street. He has a cigar in his mouth and is reading a newspaper. Behind him are two lantern sculptures (o...
Sid Sitting in Chair
Portrait of Sid sitting in an armchair at his home at 237 Wabesa Street, wearing a pair of socks. He has a cigar in his mouth. Behind Sid is a bookshelf.
Sid Sitting Indoors
Sid Boyum sitting indoors in what appears to be a living room. He is wearing a bow tie and suit jacket. He is holding a cigar to his mouth.
