Box 4
Contains 3 Results:
Miscellaneous Photographs and Ephemera (1 folder), undated
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.
Two self-published booklets: "The Jackalope - American Folk Art and Humor" and "Grasshopper Exaggerated Postcards - American Folk Art and Humor", undated
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.
Research Files (3 binders, 2 folders)
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.