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H. W. Brown (7 cards), 1909-1911

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Content of the Collection

From the Collection:

Collection of 1500 printed and real photo postcards depicting 'tall tale' images. The bulk of the collection dates to the early 20th century and features images that have been exaggerated or embellished for comic effect. Common themes include oversize fruits, vegetables, fish, and other animals as well as some scenes of futuristic cities. A significant number of cards feature the Jackalope, a mythical animal from North American folklore.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909-1911

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Bill Lende collection of tall tale postcards are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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