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Potato Bug
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Potato Bug

Dateapprox 1881
Names
FormatEphemera
Notes
Colour trade card advertisement depicting an illustration of a man with a potato-like body. Caption states, "Potato Bug// Compliments of S. G. Retallack, Belleville. The back of the card contains text stating, "ATTENTION! GREAT SPRING SALE of New & Stylish Hats…The Finest American Collars from Troy, N.Y. // Umbrellas and Rubber Coats// at S. G. RETALLACK'S// Great One Price Men's Furnishing Store// Front street."
GeographyCity, town, townshipBelleville
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Trade cards
Dimensions13.1cm H x 8cm W
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-TC-193